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Social Norms In School

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A social norm is an idea or behavior that is accepted or encouraged in society. Norms can differ depending on time and place. For example, it was normal for the boys in Street Corner Society to drop out of school and begin working since few of them could afford college. They needed money for themselves and for their families, so being in school was a waste of time. Today, it is uncommon to not complete high school. Most students graduate high school and go on to college in order to get a job. Those who deviate from this path are not following the norms of society today. Since the norms have changed, so has social life. Now, teens spend most of their time in school and studying to be successful. However, back in the day there was a lot of

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