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International Journal of Science
Norm and Values
interchangeable, which is an instance of sloppy usage. The norm is the socially accepted rule or standard. The value is the measure by which people are willing to conform to that rule or standard. Apart from what people may tell about their norms and values, one can desirable and the desired. There is a difference between the expressed opinions how the world ought to be and what people want for themselves. The norm is however, the desired norm apparently allows some people to evade taxes and condone white lies. not there are universal norms and values (Cf De Vreede, 1998). What we can observe, however, is that behaviour differs in different cultures. If, according to Haring (1949), culture is behaviour governed by norms and values, one cannot but conclude that norms and values are at least not so universal that they result, differences.
Cultural Differences and Commonalities We all know that by going abroad we will be sure to encounter people behaving in a way we may find strange or even repulsive. Here, we are confronted with cultural differences. This strange or repulsive behaviour is, of course, based on norms and values. Since we are all human beings one might wonder whether or not there are at least some common denominators in the various systems of norms and values. cultures. They were:
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