In order to clarify the position of the 'equally yoked' couple in society - social psychologists have identified this social phenomena as amongst a peoples anywhere the most valued of 'social mores.' Sociologists recognize this social phenomena as perpetual community (psychosocial) health matter - especially amongst various specifically identified areas and groups.

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Social Mores – Social Norms – Social CustomsSocial Mores – Social Norms – Social Customs
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2. The 'term' - “Social Mores”The 'term' - “Social Mores”
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The term 'mores' (môr`āz), an old concept proposed by
sociology teacher William Graham Sumner in the U.S. to designate some
'folkways' that if violated resulted in inappropriate harsh punishment.1
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Although the term comes from Latin, the term has evolved to
throughout the generations to mean a lot more-regarding that which is in
harmony with the moral values of a particular social entity, and serves as
motivation, and of course - naturally - perfectly civil/legal.2
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“Social Mores” connotes a 'social' behavior that is 'positive'
(serving the 'good' of society) while a 'negative mores' (called 'taboos') –
are of ancient hurtful, harmful, towards more destructive ends e.g., secular
lies, social deceptions, spells of a shaman, witchcraft, and black magic.3
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Some folks believe that 'folkways' guide human conduct in the
more mundane areas of life, while "Social Mores” actually apply to social
standards of behavior in accord with values-driven sex, religion, and family.4
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3. Social Scientific ObjectivitySocial Scientific Objectivity
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The “Social Psychologist” excludes 'subjective' personal
feelings and convictions and past experiences to base all observations,
recordings, data entries, e.g., the use of a 'civil identity' template check list
related to 'equallyoked' couples studies – i.e. to record baseline 'civil identity'
for conducting longitudinal 'dyadic' studies.1
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To reduce to eliminate any statistical bias as much as possible -
the “Social Scientists” studying 'equallyoked couples' must analyze in
such a way that the standard of a research, hypotheses, variables,
measurements, methods of control, are at best - as 'objective' as humanly
possible – so, therefore a gauged percentage measurement of 'civil identity'
should be ascertained.2
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“Social Neutrality” - remaining neutral while conducting an
observation and in decision making while collecting data - the social
scientist should note whether he or she is an 'equallyokedtarian' or
otherwise specified.3
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4. ““Social Mores”Social Mores”
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“Social Mores” are the codes of behaviour that are
established by a specific 'healthy' social group and are
binding - like a law – to insure socially a 'positive
outcome,'*1
e.g., an equally-yoked coupling together.
* The degree of 'positive outcome' is measured in trifold by
'extrinsic ethical standards', 'intrinsic moral codes', and
'perfection' of 'legal execution' – all-of-which are at issue
in a true 'Social Mores' proper.2
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Although "Social Mores” vary to a certain degree for
each individual, a couple, and within a broader social
group in general, its difference is analogus to a regional
dialect/accent in language – however, the outcome is
certainly beneficial for everyone – all prosper.3
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5. ““Social Customs”Social Customs”
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“Social Customs” are 'adapted' codes of social conduct –
vicariously – put in place by sometimes a nebulous 'social
group'* – 'to make do' – for any type of positive outcome at all,
(usually not) e.g., an unequallyoked couple.1
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“Equallyoked Couples” are considered to abide in a 'social
mores' verses 'unequallyoked couples' – which are considered
a multicultural maladaptation – as such it is maladaptive - since
customarily - it is associated with sexual perversions,
immorality, and a foggy/blurred or altered self-image.2
* Note: "Social Customs” actually vary for each independent
individual and his or her – either – 'healthy conservative' or
'unhealthy liberal' (called 'Leftists') social group respectively.3
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Sometimes, just “customs”
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6. ““Social Norms”Social Norms”
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“Social Norms” are the prescribed* appropriate way to
avoid certain negative circumstances - in social life - to
insure the best social outcome as possible. It can be ‘how
to’ respond in certain social situations such as a 'social
mores' – but, emphases is more so to that which should be
avoided, e.g.,“Thou shalt not...(unequallyoked)”1
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“Social Norms” apply across small group settings, also,
general larger social settings, and sometimes are only
specific to a liberal (unhealthy or Leftist) group. See also,
“Social Conventions”.2
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“Social Norms” instruct us how to react and not react in
social situations, e.g., when a violent terrorist enters a
crowded area with a bomb strapped on his/or her body
with a vicious yell of hatred running into the midst of the
crowd… …response – to evaculate the crowded area..3
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also, “norms”
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7. ““Social Conventions”Social Conventions”
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“Social Conventions” are the established group’s -
positive or anti-negative social behaviors that serve as a social
conduct guide for a social outcome with a positive end.1
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Some examples of “Social conventions” are:
“Social Norms” - e.g., avoiding unequallyoked coupling
in society – in order to correct (instigated by perverse
manipulation) relationships for the sake of harmony.2
“Social Etiquette” - e.g., avoiding 'cross talking' –
talking across in between individuals when multiple
couples or individuals are together in a social event.3
“Social Decorum” - e.g., women: avoiding showing
breast cleavage, split crouch/legs, and high heels/men
avoiding open shirt, beltless pants, and no socks.4
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8. Take-Home ExamTake-Home Exam
(1.) Why is a ‘social mores’ now considered a (positive)
‘moral social behavior’ rather than a ‘neutral’ act?
(2.) Who are responsible in group situations that are
observed actors of social customs, i.e., without any
social notable consciousness about social mores?
(3.) How does a social scientist ‘observe’ and record
matters of ‘social mores’ if the social group is being
studied has no person observable concern or being
conscious of social mores?
Answer all Questions: Put your name, date, and SocPsy
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9. Social Mores
Some Basic Terms:Some Basic Terms:
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Social NormsSocial Norms
Social CustomsSocial Customs
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10. Social Mores
Some Basic Terms:Some Basic Terms:
Social MoresSocial Mores
Social NormsSocial Norms
Social CustomsSocial Customs
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