Some would say there are no universally norms, but as my instructor proved last class, that is not true. I personally believe there are many universal norms, although they may be weighed heavier in certain cultures than in others.
As our class experiment proved, appreciation for mothers is a universal norm. I also think sympathy for the underprivileged or handicap in a universal norm. In American for instance this is agreed upon as society as a whole and heavily incorporated into how our country is governed. We have assistance for the poor and handicap as well as making provisions for people with disabilities. In other countries however, although it is not as much as a priority, and may not be government initiated, I still believe people will take care of each other.
Beauty is another universal norm and while what beauty looks like is different everywhere it is still reacted to the same. Beautiful people get preferential treatment whether we would like to admit it or not. No matter what the culture perceives to be beautiful, the individuals in that culture strive toward it.
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I agree univrsal as is you, appreciation for moms is universal, is as perferred treatment of beautiful people. Look who football players say hi to on tv, mom, even though dad taught them the game. Also take a look at the news and media, pretty people get the front page.
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