Explain why sanctions are not generally needed to ensure conformity among members of a society

What will be an ideal response?


Most norms are followed unconsciously and routinely; they are taken for granted. Since most norms are considered ordinary and right way to do things within a society, sanctions are not generally needed to ensure conformity.

Sociology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

__________ is the act of leaving a place

a. Assimilation b. Emigration c. Immigration d. Migration

Sociology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

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A. advocacy and education B. academic institutions C. industry and commerce D. people, organizations, or social systems

Sociology