What is one difference between a more and a folkway?

a. Mores encourage social rebellion; folkways do not.
b. Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not.
c. Mores are constructed based on norms; folkways are not.
d. Mores are legally acceptable to violate; folkways are not.


b. Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not.

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a. construction. b. transportation workers. c. health care practitioner and technical occupations. d. teacher.

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What will be an ideal response?

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