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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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