Folkways, mores, taboos, and laws are forms of social norms that govern our beliefs, behavior, and interactions with others.

In sociology, there are four types of norms: folkways, mores, taboos, and laws. The main difference between mores and taboos is that mores are traditional customs and conventions that are typical of a particular society, while taboos are bans or inhibitions resulting from social custom or religious practices.

There are four basic types of norms that sociologists commonly refer to: folkways, mores, taboos, and laws. Folkways Folkways are often referred to as "customs." They are standards of behavior that are socially approved but not morally significant. They are norms for everyday behavior that people follow for the sake of tradition or convenience.