4 Types of Norms and Their Sanctions in Social Life

Kapanlagi.com - In social life, we are certainly familiar with norms. Norms are guidelines for behavior that must and must not be done in everyday life. The term 'norm' comes from the Dutch language which means standards, guidelines, or fundamental rules. Meanwhile, according to the Great Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), norms are rules or provisions that bind members of a group in society.

This is intended to create an orderly, safe, and peaceful atmosphere in society. If someone violates a norm, they will certainly receive sanctions (punishment).

Norms can be in the form of spoken and written agreements. Even though it is spoken, norms must also be consciously obeyed by the community. There are various types of norms divided into four categories: religious norms, etiquette norms, legal norms, and moral norms. Here is a more detailed explanation of the types of norms and their sanctions in social life. Read the following review.

1. Function of Norms

Before knowing clearly what kinds of norms there are, it is good for you to know first the function of norms that have been explained as follows.

-Achieving common goals in society.

-Preventing conflicts of interest in society.

-Creating a safe, peaceful, and orderly society.

-Providing guidance for individuals in living their lives in society.

-Setting boundaries in terms of prohibitions or commands in behavior and actions.

-Forcing individuals to adjust and adapt to applicable norms in society and absorb expected values.

-Regulating the behavior of society to conform to prevailing values.

2. Religious Norms

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This norm serves as a guide for human life that comes from the Almighty God. The content of this norm consists of commands, teachings, and prohibitions. The sanction for violating religious norms is committing sins with consequences in the afterlife. God is indeed the highest authority, that is why humans are not allowed to violate religious norms.

Religious norms have a dogmatic nature, which means they cannot be reduced or added to. This is clear so that humans can follow norms according to their religion. Religious norms themselves have been established in holy books according to the teachings of the religion. In addition, the books also explain the sanctions for violating religious norms. The sanctions or punishments will be given after humans die, in the form of sins or punishments that apply to each religion.

3. Norms of Politeness

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Furthermore, various norms in society are known as norms of politeness. Norms of politeness themselves are considered very important in everyday life. Norms that originate from customs, appropriateness, decency must indeed be possessed by everyone. Basically, norms of politeness emphasize someone to maintain politeness, etiquette, and customs. These norms are highly respected in Indonesia because Indonesia consists of many different cultures, ethnicities, and customs.

However, basically, norms of politeness are born from customs that arise within society. How people interact can form norms of politeness. Some simple examples include respecting elders, not using vulgar and obscene language, not spitting anywhere, not interrupting conversations, and dressing modestly. If violated, sanctions can be given according to the applied tradition.

4. Legal Norms

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Legal norms are norms that originate from the state or government and are regulated by laws. Legal norms have a coercive nature to protect the interests in social life, thereby creating justice and legal certainty. These norms aim to create an orderly, safe, harmonious, and peaceful society, nation, and state.

If violated, of course, one will receive punishment according to existing regulations such as imprisonment or fines. This will be determined by the authorized party in making decisions. Examples of legal norms include someone who violates tax payment, of course, that person will receive a penalty in the form of a fine. If someone is proven to have stolen, they will be given a prison sentence.

5. Norms of Morality

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Norms of morality are one of the norms that are often felt and implemented in everyday life. These norms of morality originate from the human conscience to encourage people to do good and avoid wrongdoing. If someone violates this norm. This norm also aims to enable society to behave well and avoid bad behavior.

As for a simple example of the application of norms of morality, it includes being honest in speech and action, speaking politely, greeting neighbors, and having the courage to apologize when making mistakes. Basically, norms of morality are norms that aim to regulate human behavior in a society. However, these norms do not originate from clear laws, but from customs and the conscience that exist within a group of people. If violated, the sanction imposed is usually a social sanction, such as being ostracized from society.

Those are various types of norms and their sanctions in community life. Hopefully, this adds to your knowledge.

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