Social norms are the unwritten rules and expectations that guide behaviour and interactions within a society or group. They help maintain order and predictability by defining what is considered acceptable or unacceptable behaviour.What makes something a social norm at school? Something is considered a social norm at school when students casually engage in an action, and it is deemed normal or cool by their peers. Examples include swearing, chewing gum, leaving shirts untucked, certain hairstyles, or wearing jewellery. These behaviours often start with a few students and become widespread as more students adopt them, establishing them as social norms within the school environment.How do these social norms correlate to Emmanuel, at Emmanuel there are a variety of social norms. These could be the dress code where boys have a certain hairstyle that is normal and girls were there uniform a certain way. But dress code isn’t the only thing at Emmanuel. Actions like swearing around people and teachers or the way we have our lunch where it’s normal to just chit chat the whole of lunch.In summary, social norms are the unwritten rules that shape our behaviour and interactions, maintaining order and predictability in society. At Emmanuel, these norms manifest in various ways, from specific dress codes to common behaviours like swearing and lunchtime interactions. Understanding these norms helps us navigate our school environment and highlights the importance of being mindful of our actions and their influence on others.