SOCI 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Macrohistory
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Assume that you choose or determine why and how you do something. Ex. rational choice theory individuals make choices based on costs and rewards. Coleman"s theory derive social norms and social orgs. from the individual"s profit- seeking calculations and behaviour. The worth of something is situational and influenced by societal norms. Choices are conditioned genetically and no free will is at play. We are not rational and cannot compute rewards and costs. Assume that social norms predict behaviour and action. Social norm rule about our conduct that is held and followed by most people in the society. Formal norms laws and rules established by an authority. Informal norms not codified or written down but shared by many. Life course theory is largely a normative theory. Age-graded norm a social norm that refers to the age or timing of a particular event or stage (ex. Stage-graded norm refers to stages of life.
