Definitions
- Referring to the traditional customs and behaviors of a particular community or society. - Describing the unwritten rules and norms that govern social interactions within a group. - Talking about the shared values and beliefs that shape the culture of a community.
- Referring to the accepted practices and customs within a particular profession or industry. - Describing the formal agreements and rules established by a group or organization. - Talking about the traditional or expected behavior in a specific situation or context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to established norms and customs within a group or society.
- 2Both are unwritten rules that govern social behavior.
- 3Both are shaped by the values and beliefs of a community.
- 4Both can be influenced by historical and cultural factors.
- 5Both can change over time as societies evolve.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Folkways are specific to a particular community or society, while conventions can be more widely accepted across different groups or industries.
- 2Formality: Conventions are often more formal and explicit than folkways, which are more informal and implicit.
- 3Enforcement: Conventions may have more explicit consequences for breaking them, while folkways are often enforced through social pressure and informal means.
- 4Flexibility: Folkways may be more flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, while conventions may be more rigid and resistant to change.
Remember this!
Folkway and convention both refer to established norms and customs within a group or society. However, folkway is more specific to a particular community or society and is shaped by the shared values and beliefs of that group. Convention, on the other hand, can be more widely accepted and is often established through formal agreements or rules. While both are unwritten rules that govern social behavior, convention tends to be more formal and explicit, while folkway is more informal and implicit.
