Customs, Rules and Laws
Customs, rules and laws each have their own varying applications on society. Over time, it has been shown that a strong relationship between them has developed and the different outcomes on society have then become an outline for future years to follow.
Customs are classified as behavioural patterns that develop and become established within members of a society. These customs generally focus on morals, ethics and social behaviour. An example includes covering your mouth and/or nose when you sneeze. Customs don’t usually have serious consequences if they are not obeyed, except for disrespectful looks or a polite reminder from a person nearby. If these customs are followed by a particular group or society, over time, they may become a part of that community’s customary law. Customary law isn’t generally written down and is passed on by word of mouth. In particular cases, such as Australian Aboriginal customary law, these customs can affect the introduction and application of laws. Customs can be considered the foundation for rules.
Rules refer to the appointed conduct in particular situations. Rules vary depending on the different communities. They are made generally made by the people in the organisation or group and are only applicable by the members or these groups. There is normally some form of consequence for breaking the rules however these rules are not enforceable by the state. Two (2) examples of this include school uniforms and rules for a board game. However due to constant changes within these societies, rules can often be changed or adjusted to suit these needs. Rules are the preliminary stages of a law to be made.
Laws are a set of rules imposed on all members of a community, which are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or organisations. There are many characteristics of a law that rules and customs do not satisfy. For example, laws are binding on the entire community. This means that all members are to follow and abide
Customs are classified as behavioural patterns that develop and become established within members of a society. These customs generally focus on morals, ethics and social behaviour. An example includes covering your mouth and/or nose when you sneeze. Customs don’t usually have serious consequences if they are not obeyed, except for disrespectful looks or a polite reminder from a person nearby. If these customs are followed by a particular group or society, over time, they may become a part of that community’s customary law. Customary law isn’t generally written down and is passed on by word of mouth. In particular cases, such as Australian Aboriginal customary law, these customs can affect the introduction and application of laws. Customs can be considered the foundation for rules.
Rules refer to the appointed conduct in particular situations. Rules vary depending on the different communities. They are made generally made by the people in the organisation or group and are only applicable by the members or these groups. There is normally some form of consequence for breaking the rules however these rules are not enforceable by the state. Two (2) examples of this include school uniforms and rules for a board game. However due to constant changes within these societies, rules can often be changed or adjusted to suit these needs. Rules are the preliminary stages of a law to be made.
Laws are a set of rules imposed on all members of a community, which are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or organisations. There are many characteristics of a law that rules and customs do not satisfy. For example, laws are binding on the entire community. This means that all members are to follow and abide