Social norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that guide behavior within a society. They dictate what is considered acceptable or unacceptable in terms of behavior, values, beliefs, and attitudes.
Related terms
Cultural Values: The shared beliefs and ideals that shape the way a society thinks and behaves.
Mores: Strongly held social norms that are seen as crucial to maintaining societal order.
Deviance: Behavior that deviates from or violates established social norms.