Author Question: Explain the difference between folkways, mores and laws. What will be an ideal ... (Read 71 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Explain the difference between folkways, mores and laws.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What has been the overall assessment of the effectiveness of charter schools?

a. Charter schools consistently perform better than conventional public schools.
b. Student for student, charter schools invest more funds in instruction than do public schools.
c. Academically there is little difference, but charter schools are more racially integrated than public schools.
d. Charter schools increase racial segregation and have no clear benefits over public schools.
e. There has been no systematic evaluation of the performance of charter schools.

dpost18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 1, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Folkways are norms for behaviors that are not considered very significant, such as ways of dress or common courtesy. Mores are norms that are considered of greater moral significance; examples are prohibitions against adultery and the mistreatment of children. Laws are often based on mores, but are consciously created, have been clearly defined and are officially enforced. However, not all mores become laws, and not all laws are based on mores.

Answer to Question 2

D