Analysis of Social Norms-

Analysis of Social Norms- We live in an environment that is strong with influence attempts. A large portion of the population makes a living simply attempting to get others to comply with their requests. Whether a manager encouraging productivity, a policeman directing traffic, a salesperson closing a sale, or a president telling us we need to spend more money on social programs. Each of us is subjected to an uncountable number of influential attempts each …

…majority of the subjects observed, gave no directions and backed away. At this proximity even the researchers felt uncomfortable, some couldn't even perform the task. What can be considered as a social norm in one group or society may not be accepted elsewhere. Norms, are not merely external forces that require certain kinds of actions in certain kinds of situations. They are a fundamental components of social structure that links each individual to social order.