FOLKWAY VS. MORE Brandi A. & Darien W. A3
Folkway “Folkways are norms that describe socially acceptable behavior but do not have a great moral significance attached to them... They outline the common customs of everyday life.” Sometimes nonconformity is permitted because it won’t harm society’s structure. Failure to abide by the rules can result in a minor punishment (Thomas, 2010) (Unknown, Breaching)
…continued Folkways can differ due to location In other countries, folkways are viewed differently What we might think is normal, they might view as strange People have their own moral values of right and wrong across the world http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oGlcILSC2w (unknown, 2012)
(Alarcon, Don't Eat Spaghetti With Your Hands ) Examples OF FOLKWAY The American flag not touching the floor As Americans, we burn the flag if it touches the ground Shake hands when greeting somebody We find it rude if you don’t Open doors for ladies Respected Eat with a fork Using your hands is improper (Alarcon, Don't Eat Spaghetti With Your Hands )
more Mores have great moral significance attached to them The violation of rules endangers society’s structure Many mores have become laws There are serious punishments for violating mores “However, laws may also enforce less severe folkways, such as not parking in spaces reserved for drivers with disabilities.” (Thomas, 2010)
Examples of mores Murder Rape Theft/ robbery Assault Running a traffic light Drug use Prostitution (Unknown, Running a Yellow Light in Tucson) (Unknown, Felony Assault) (Unknown, What is Drug Abuse?)
cITATIONS Thomas, W. L. (2010). Sociology: The study of human relationships. (p. 36). Austin, Texas: Holt McDOUGAL. Unknown. (Photographer). (2013, August ). Breaching [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://mrdixonsclass.weebly.com/2/archives/08-2013/1.html Unknown. (Photographer). (2012). Felony Assault [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.galvestonjustice.com/assault Unknown. (Photographer). (2014). What is Drug Abuse? [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.ndtv.com/photos/health/fighting-drug-abuse-7638 Unknown. (Photographer). (2011, February 01). Running a Yellow Light in Tucson [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://movingtoswdesert.com/channels/real-estate- information/topics/tucson_driving Alarcon, M. (Photographer). Don't Eat Spaghetti With Your Hands [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/how_13681_eat-spaghetti.html unknown. (2012). Intro to sociology:folkway violation [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oGlcILSC2w