9/3-9/9 Post 1: Norms on school

Yes there are norms at SJSU. They are categorized/classified within the different groups at SJSU. There are norms within the Greek system, athletic system, the different schools, organizations and so forth. With the Greek system on campus, there are such norms as being closely knit to one another and having excellent networking skills. They go even deeper than that specifically with each sorority and fraternity. Each sorority and fraternity have norms that consist of crucial, peripheral, explicit and implicit norms. For instance, certain "houses" on campus have weekly chores that each individual within the house must complete. If they violate this task he or she ill be fined. This example illustrates an explicit norm. In the group of individuals that I spend time with, specifically my roommates, there are group norms. Just like the sororities and fraternities, we are expected to maintain/keep up the household with our chores. We also have other norms such as acting a certain way with the entire group and with each individual. Most of us are courteous with sharing food but lots of the time this is violated when certain individuals do not take without asking when they don't share. I identified these norms by  looking at the group and what we do on a regular basis, what our routines are and how/what we violate. I adapt to the norms by doing what is needed for the household. I'm open to pretty much anything so I do not have a difficult time changing or creating new norms if it's beneficial for the entire household.