Asked by
Manas Ayyalaraju
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which theoretical approach focuses on understanding taken-for-granted behaviors, such as those associated with following social norms, and might further that understanding by deliberately violating social norms and observing what happens?
A) Dramaturgy
B) Ethnomethodology
C) Exchange theory
D) Impression management
Ethnomethodology
A technique for studying human interaction by deliberately disrupting social norms and observing how individuals attempt to restore normalcy.
Social Norms
Social norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that govern behavior within a society, dictating what is considered acceptable or taboo.
- Clarify the definition of culture and recognize its operations in a community setting.
- Elucidate on how sanctions serve as mechanisms for social control by detailing their nature and functionality.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the definition of culture and recognize its operations in a community setting.
- Elucidate on how sanctions serve as mechanisms for social control by detailing their nature and functionality.