Question

Not all norms are of equal importance; __________ are written down and involve specific punishments for violators. Laws are the most common type; they have been codified and may be enforced by sanctions.

Answer 1

Answer: Norms can be defined as rules that are generally enforced by members of a community. There are informal and formal norms. Informal norms include norms that are understood by the community by and large but not necessarily written or recorded. They are often termed unwritten rules.

While FORMAL norms are written down and involve specific punishments for violators. Can be rules/laws guiding a school, an organisation, a country. Etc.