Societal norms dictate that hair is an essential part of a woman's sexuality and gender identity, and any hair loss generates feelings of low self-esteem and anxiety from a perception of diminished attractiveness.
But bar those of us lucky enough to live alone in the woods, pesky social norms dictate that we wear clothing.
Now that beauty norms dictate that any blemish or off-color patch requires immediate care, it's become harder to remain calm.
Thirty years ago, Professor Harris said, social norms dictated that a person was a minority if he had "one drop" of minority blood in his background.
Afghan societal norms dictate that only women can provide medical care for women.
For women who are interested in men, gender norms dictate that men should be asking us out, that they should be in control of our romantic destiny.
Cultural norms dictate that in many markets -- Brazil, China, India, Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan -- female leaders demonstrate authority in a reserved way, whereas men are expected to flex it more assertively.
Diplomatic norms dictate that when a mission proves fruitless or when the existing state of affairs deteriorates, the first step towards changing the situation and ending the crisis is to replace the diplomatic team.
Cultural norms dictate that women must prove their fertility within the first year of marriage, and half of all girls in the West African country of 17.8 million become mothers before they turn 18.
Afghan societal norms dictate that women should provide health care for women.
