Social norm change
psychological theories and historical examples
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This paper examines how social norms evolve through integrating psychological theories with historical case studies, such as the Russian Revolution. Social norms, the unwritten rules governing behavior, play a crucial role in maintaining societal order and fostering cooperation, and it is important to understand these norms shift over time in response to cultural shifts, external pressures, and the actions of trendsetters who challenge prevailing conventions. Key theories, such as tipping points, individualism versus collectivism, and the influence of ecological threats, are analyzed to demonstrate how both macro and micro-level norm changes occur. Furthermore, historical examples, including the women’s rights movement and labor reforms, highlight the processes through which norms adapt, showing how societal values transform across time.
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