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someone, and what to wear to a wedding reception.
Mores on the other hand are the norms that a group
regards as essential to its well-being and whose
violation is punished severely. Theft, treason, public
indecency, and murder are examples of mores.
Answer the following questions:

1) What do sociologists mean by "culture"?
2) What are the main components of culture?
3) What is meant by: beliefs , values and norms?
4) What is meant by "the nail that sticks out gets

hammered"?
5) Are all norms of equal importance? Give

examples?
6) What is the impact of globalization on the

individual's and society's norms?
7) Do you consider yourself a cultural person?

Give examples?

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