mo
res
Plural
mores
1
the customs and values of a society that characterize it
- The mores of a traditional society often dictate strict gender roles and expectations for behavior.
- In some cultures, the mores surrounding family honor and loyalty are deeply ingrained and strictly enforced.
- The mores of a society may evolve over time in response to changing social, economic, and political conditions.
- Breaking with the mores of one's community can result in social ostracism or condemnation.
- Sociologists study the mores of different cultures to understand the norms and values that shape human behavior.