* Conformity: the act of changing one's behavior or thinking to match that of others.
* Deviance: behavior that violates social norms.
* Friendship: a close, personal relationship between two or more people.
* Gender role: a set of behaviors and expectations that are assigned to people based on their sex.
* Peer group: a group of people of similar age and status who share similar interests and values.
* Social class: a group of people who share similar social, economic, and occupational status.
* Socialization: the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are acceptable in society.
* Status: the social position of a person or group in society.