How Do Norms Contribute to a Society

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Essay

How do norms contribute to a society?

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Definitions:

Sexism

Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

Assimilationism

The policy or process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.

Dominant Group

A social group that holds the most power, wealth, and privileges in a society, often setting standards and norms.

Binary Thinking

A cognitive process of simplifying concepts, opinions, or real-world phenomena into two opposing categories, neglecting the complexity or spectrum that exists.