Social Norms And Social Integration

Social integration refers to the process in which individuals come together to form a cohesive group. Social integration builds bonds between individuals creating unanimity, which aid groups in working towards goals in an efficient manner. Norms are one such integration mechanism. Norms are the shared beliefs or expectations as to what is deemed appropriate within a group. In addition, norms are guidelines that regulate behavior that promote social cohesion and in doing so, norms lessen the need for external regulating forces. Moreover, roles are the shared expectations of the functions of individuals within a group and the tasks that the individual group member is expected to carry out. The implication of roles within groups is that they