Norms are expectations society has about how people behave, and although norms are not considered formal laws, they allow for social control (). The scene that caught my eye the most was when they were discussing who should be the main priority to protect from the flu because of my goal to become a medical doctor. It amazed that still that the value of protect the young and elderly from the “flu” did not change, even through the rest of their society is more “cut throat”(or survival of the fittest) than ours. This shows how much social norms play a role in what we do, even when the situation does not call for it.
Lastly, a sociological aspects that deserves some attention is social order, which is about how people behave in society (). I found it humorous when Jeanette insists that she is not sick and had allergies, but Carol does not believe her. The fact that she, along with the others around her, were all standing in a line entering the prison for quarantine. The fact that the sick all cued up by getting in line shows that social order is still maintained, even when the major society …show more content…
We think that society will fall apart once Apocalypse; however, analyzing season four, episode three of The Walking Dead tell us otherwise. We see how many social norms, values, institutions, and orders are upheld, some even subconsciously like people lining up. Furthermore, the Walking Dead illustrates what constitutes a society will be answered. A series like this shows us what kinds of people are needed to create a successful society and how well some assimilate to the new society and other