Difference between Norm and Law

Norm and Law

The rules they are rules of conduct that seek to guarantee order and harmony within a society or organization. The standards are expected to be followed by all members. exist social norms, moral, religious and legal. A law is a type of Legal standard.

What differentiates laws from other types of regulations is that their compliance is not optional, any individual who He lives in a certain society must comply with the laws if he does not want to be fined, or arrested for breaking the law.

Characteristics of the standards

Characteristics of the laws

Examples of standards

Religious norms

1. Remain silent and turn off your mobile phone when entering a church.
2. Respect religious symbols.
3. For Catholicism, go to mass on Sundays.
4. Respect the days of fasting and abstinence.
5. For Judaism, do not eat pork.

Moral standards

1. Not lie.
2. Treat others with respect.
3. Do not discriminate based on creed, sex or race.
4. Respect the diversity of opinions.
5. Give priority in the ranks to pregnant women and people with disabilities.
6. Help someone who asks for help on public roads.

Social norms 

1. Respect the line at the bank or supermarket.
2. Don't scream at the movies.
3. Cover your mouth when sneezing and yawning.
4. Give right of way to pedestrians.
5. Do not push other passengers on public transport.

Examples of laws

1. Law that obliges the parties to fulfill a contract.
2. Law that requires the payment of taxes.
3. Law that penalizes robbery or theft in public and private spaces.
4. Law that prohibits the carrying of firearms without an enabling license.
5. Law that guarantees private property.
6. Laws that guarantee the correct flow of traffic in a city.
7. Law that protects national parks and monuments.
8. Law that protects the health and integrity of all children.
9. Law that enables mining activity.
10. Law that protects freedom of expression.