Culture and Socialisation — Sociology STD 11 Humanities — Question

Sanctions are rewards and punishments. They come into play in regard to norms. Sanctions are the rewards and punishments for following or not following a norm.

1. Rewards or Punishment both help the individual to confer/ follow the norms.
2. Children learn cultural norms not only through clear instructions given by the family, but also by observing others and mixing to them.
3. For adults, abiding or following the norm become part of their behaivour pattern.