What do sociologists call the norms and values that people actually follow as opposed to the norms and values that people believe should be followed?

A) ideal culture
B) subculture
C) symbolic culture
D) real culture

Real Culture

The actual behavior patterns, customs, and norms that characterize the everyday life of a society, as opposed to idealized cultural standards.

Ideal Culture

The values, norms, and behaviors that a culture professes to hold, often representing societal goals rather than actual practices.

Subculture

A group within a larger culture that has its own distinct values, practices, and beliefs.