A sociology professor instructed his students to go and stand out in public and

Question

A sociology professor instructed his students to go and stand out in public and do nothing (stand and not move or make any sort of expression) for an extended period of time. In modern America this is likely a violation of:

a. Taboos

b. Folkways

c. Federal Laws

When Mike Tyson fought Evander Holyfield in a boxing match, he bit part of Holyfield's ear off during their match. In cultural terms, his actions constituted an violation of:

Etiquette

Formal Norms

Rules

Etiquette

Formal Norms

Rules

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1 : b) Folkways

This is violation of folkways in modern America, as one can not force upon any individual on how he should act or behave.

Ans 2 : c) Rules

According to the rules and regulations of the game the participants of the boxing match the participants cannot conduct such a behvior while in ring. Due to this mike tyson was disqualified and his boxing license was suspended.

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