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Cultural norms are not always beneficial to the society group or individual that follows them Some m...........

Sociology Preliminary Status and Role, Norms and Values, Law and customs
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    Cultural norms are not always beneficial to the society, group, or individual that follows them. Some may actually be harmful in what _______calls the “PATHOLOGY OF NORMALCY.”

    E. Goffman

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    E. Wolf

    Incorrect Answer

    E. Durkheim

    Incorrect Answer

    E. Fromm

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    Explanation:

    - Erich Fromm (Option 4)

    - Fromm was a psychoanalyst and social philosopher.

    - He coined the term "PATHOLOGY OF NORMALCY" to describe harmful cultural norms.

    - His work focused on the psychological impact of social structures.

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    - Erving Goffman (Option 1)

    - Known for his studies on symbolic interactionism.

    - Focused on social interaction and the presentation of self.

    - Eric Wolf (Option 2)

    - Was an anthropologist.

    - Known for work on power dynamics and peasant studies.

    - Émile Durkheim (Option 3)

    - A foundational sociologist.

    - Known for his studies on social cohesion and collective consciousness.

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