Social Mores - an evolving definition of modern Social Conventions - Sociology 101 - Liberal Arts and Humanities

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““Social Mores”Social Mores”
Sociology 101
…an evolving definition of
Social Conventions..
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A Multifaceted MeaningA Multifaceted Meaning
The definition of ‘Social Mores” has changed and evolved
to include a new more multifaceted meaning in America–
• Good mental health values expressed openly…
• Social manifestation of intrinsic positive moral codes…
– e.g., positive existential and/or spiritual ideologies,
• Extrinsically…positive social customs and norms:
– Proper social conduct and manners,
– Polite meaningful social etiquette, and…
– Positive social standards of behaviors
• Acceptable health habits that comprise a ‘healthy
lifestyle’ and are binding for optimal wellness and
longevity yet differ according to individual group.
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Good Mental Health ValuesGood Mental Health Values
Expressed Openly…Expressed Openly…
• Whether people are out and about a community,
or around the neighborhood, or in the home…
• …generally people are expected to / and free
to ‘express’ their own personal views with a
sense of psychological wellbeing in order to
grow and thrive socially.
• …particularly mature people are obligated to
assert in their precise ‘opinion’ on the matters of
relevant concern - especially with a sensibility in
terms of psychological health.
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Manifestation of IntrinsicManifestation of Intrinsic
Positive Moral Codes…Positive Moral Codes…
• – e.g., positive existential/spiritual ideologies, –
• Whether its in the work place, at home, in a
school or public building – social mores are
manisfested by expression of ‘intrinsic
positive moral values.’
• Social mores indeed includes the manifestation
of intrinsically positive moral codes or spiritual
ideologies as a duty to the community - this
includes ‘charities, clubs, organizations, public
meetings, and the responsible media as well.
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Extrinsically Positive SocialExtrinsically Positive Social
CustomsCustoms andand Norms:Norms:
• – Whether a ‘Town Hall’ Meeting or
Religious meeting - the standard of ‘Social
mores’ in the community is:
– Proper social conduct and manners,
– Polite meaningful social etiquette, and…
– Positive social standards of behaviors.
• ‘Social mores’ includes the exercise of
extrinsically positive social customs
and norms whatever the community.
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Living a LifeLiving a Life andand LifestyleLifestyle
of Social Mores:of Social Mores:
• A ‘social mores’ is general health values that are
expressed in healthy living / in a community.
– Specific health habits in a family or neighborhood
that comprise a ‘healthy lifestyle.’
– Acceptable wellness norms for a healthy lifestyle
and for longevity.
• A ‘social mores’ is a binding promise for-
– optimal wellness and longevity yet,..
• …differ according to an individual family
within a variety of groups.
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Some Objectives/ExamplesSome Objectives/Examples
of ‘Social Mores’:of ‘Social Mores’:
Social etiquette (U.S.A.) –
• Sobriety and somberness towards ‘equallyoked’
relationships out in public without perverse
secular humor nor harassment.
Social decorum –
• Rather modest, neat, and clean clothing in public
by either sex of colors that promote an emotional
tone of wellbeing.
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Some “Suggested” SchoolsSome “Suggested” Schools
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Cedarville U., Anderson U., Samford U., Bryan Coll., Corban U., Hendrix Coll.,Cedarville U., Anderson U., Samford U., Bryan Coll., Corban U., Hendrix Coll.,
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““Social Mores”Social Mores”
Sociology 101
As Social Conventions
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10. Liberal Arts & Humanities
““Social Mores”Social Mores”
Sociology 101
As Social Conventions
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