Norms and values

Question 1

Definition of a norm

Answer 1

Expected ways of behaving followed by most of society

Question 2

Definition of a value

Answer 2

General principles or beliefs which the majority of society agree on.

Question 3

Examples of norms

Answer 3

• Getting A in A/level
• Listening to other people talk
• Wearing a seatbelt

Question 4

Examples of values

Answer 4

• Educational achievement
• Respect
• Life

Question 5

What do we mean by norms and values are socially constructed

Answer 5

Norms and values will change over time like culture, which mean that they are not fixed and they are not the same for all people E.g. smoking used to be the norm in pubs and may other social situations, whereas it is becoming more and more deviant to smoke.

Question 6

What are British values

Answer 6

• Democracy
• The rule of Law
• Personal Freedom
• Tolerance
• Respect
• Participation
  These are part of the British curriculum