Both Due by 11:59 Central Time Discussion Board
BACKGROUND
One of the best ways to understand deviance and social norms in
society is to observe what happens when these norms are violated, ,
i.e., norm violations. For this discussion, Id like you to first
violate a
simple norm and gauge the reactions (your own
and other peoples). Then Id like you to report your findings in
the discussion post.
IMPORTANT: Please violate only a SIMPLE norm a folkway.
Do NOT violate any laws or mores that will cause harm or put you
or anyone else in danger in any way. This will result in a zero for
the discussion. If you are not sure, drop me an email through
iBoard and Ill be happy to discuss your ideas.
TASKS BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR POST
· Select the norm you would like to violate (examples
below). · Think about what this behavior means in our society. · Observe normal behavior first. · Then violate the norm. · Observe the reactions to your behavior. Notice body
language, words, actions. · Observe your own feelings during and after the
violation. · Feel free to debrief the people involved, if
appropriate, about your experiment, if they are people you know
well.
Acceptable Examples:
IMPORTANT: Please violate only a SIMPLE norm a folkway.
Do NOT violate any laws or mores that will cause harm or put you
or anyone else in danger in any way. This will result in a zero for
the discussion. If you are not sure, drop me an email through
iBoard and Ill be happy to discuss your ideas.
WRITING YOUR POST
Here are the points you should address in your post 3 or 4
paragraphs should be sufficient. · Briefly define social norm. · Briefly define deviance. · Describe the norm you violated. Describe the setting, the
people involved, and your behavior. · What sorts of reactions did you observe? Be specific.
Avoid vague descriptions such as They thought I was weird.
Describe instead
facial expressions, body language, words,
actions. · How did you feel doing this norm violation? · Explain what you learned about this norm and about the
meaning of this behavior in society in other words, why do we
have this norm in our culture? · How might the reactions have been different if you had
behaved in this manner in another culture? Please remember to cite and reference any sources you use in
writing your post. Assignment is Uploaded below
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