Do Now What are some ethical things you believe are wrong to do (example: rape). Why are they wrong? (3 Sentences) What are some ethical things you believe are wrong to do (example: rape). Why are they wrong? (3 Sentences)

Values, Norms and Sanctions

Values Definition: Shared beliefs about what is good or bad/ right or wrong Definition: Shared beliefs about what is good or bad/ right or wrong Values help determine the character of a society and the kind of culture they have Values help determine the character of a society and the kind of culture they have A culture that values war and power will be different than one that values peace and cooperation A culture that values war and power will be different than one that values peace and cooperation Bullet ant ritual Bullet ant ritual Bullet ant ritual Bullet ant ritual

Norms Norms are created to enforce cultural values Norms are created to enforce cultural values Definition: shared rules of conduct that tell people how to act in specific situations Definition: shared rules of conduct that tell people how to act in specific situations Norms are expectations for behavior Norms are expectations for behavior

Norms Cont. The establishment of norms does not mean everyone will follow them The establishment of norms does not mean everyone will follow them Some groups are not allowed to follow norms, or have the power to supersede them Some groups are not allowed to follow norms, or have the power to supersede them

Norms Cont. Folkways: the etiquette and customs of a people that are not of critical importance to the society. Folkways: the etiquette and customs of a people that are not of critical importance to the society. Ex: Be courteous to older people, Don’t park in the no parking zone etc. Ex: Be courteous to older people, Don’t park in the no parking zone etc. Mores: rules of behavior that are very important since violation would endanger the basic stability of a society. Mores: rules of behavior that are very important since violation would endanger the basic stability of a society. Ex: Do not kill, steal, set fire to your neighbor's house, cheat on exams, do not lie Ex: Do not kill, steal, set fire to your neighbor's house, cheat on exams, do not lie

Sanctions Definition: Rewards or punishments that a society sets up to enforce the norms Definition: Rewards or punishments that a society sets up to enforce the norms Done to prevent society from going into Chaos Done to prevent society from going into Chaos

Sanctions Cont. Formal sanctions: rewards or punishments used to enforce the laws of organizations Formal sanctions: rewards or punishments used to enforce the laws of organizations Informal sanctions: unwritten and based on personal relations involving folkways and mores, and are usually based on public opinion Informal sanctions: unwritten and based on personal relations involving folkways and mores, and are usually based on public opinion

Do Now Take out your “Dead Poet’s Society” Movie Guide and answer the second part of question 1. Take out your “Dead Poet’s Society” Movie Guide and answer the second part of question 1.

Closure Answer the 3 rd part of question 6 in your movie guide. Answer the 3 rd part of question 6 in your movie guide.

Do Now Take out your movie guide and complete any questions you may have missed. Take out your movie guide and complete any questions you may have missed.

Closure Answer question 10. Answer question 10.