AC4.2 Explain how social changes affect policy development
Social values, norms and mores
Norms and values
Norms refers to behaviour and attitudes which are considered normal, while values are those things that people consider important to them. Functionalists believe that all members of society are socialised into these norms and values, first through the family and later through institutions such as education, the media and religion. It is in this secondary socialisation that people learn universalistic values rather than just those particular values to their own family or community.
Source: https://www.tutor2u.net/sociology/topics/norms-and-values
Mores are moral norms, meaning they have an element of right or wrong. Some examples of mores include lying, stealing, gossiping, bullying, and trespassing.
Public perception of crime: drink driving
Tougher drink driving laws
High risk offender scheme
Demographic changes: Immigration and racism
Demographic changes
The changing UK population
Reseach more and find out about the difference between direct and indirect discrimination
Cultural changes and continuing discrimination.
selfreported-racial-prejudice-datafinal.pdf
Cultural changes and LGBT rights
Facts and figures - Continuing discrimination
Other alternative examples/extension topics
Amnesty International