1. FOLKWAY VS. MORE
Brandi A. & Darien W. A3

2. 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)

3. …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
(unknown, 2012)

4. (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 )

5. 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)

6. 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?)

7. 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
Unknown. (Photographer). (2012). Felony Assault [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
Unknown. (Photographer). (2014). What is Drug Abuse? [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
Unknown. (Photographer). (2011, February 01). Running a Yellow Light in Tucson [Print Photo]. Retrieved from information/topics/tucson_driving
Alarcon, M. (Photographer). Don't Eat Spaghetti With Your Hands [Print Photo]. Retrieved from
unknown. (2012). Intro to sociology:folkway violation [Web]. Retrieved from