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Not Your Nanna's Norms

by Dr Amy

Each month, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of social norms and the unwritten rules that guide our behaviour in different settings. What actually happens in female public toilets — and is it different for men? Why do we queue the way we do? What is the silent choreography of lifts and elevators? How are we “supposed” to behave on public transport? … and so much more. Along the way, we’ll explore how factors like culture, age, gender, class, and religion shape these everyday expectations. Not Your Nanna's Norms makes sociology fun, accessible, and a little bit cheeky — something anyone can enjoy, not just the lucky few who’ve taken a sociology class.

Latest episodes

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The Ups and Downs of Lifts and Escalators

Join me as we explore some of the key social norms of lifts and escalators Who presses the buttons? Where do you stand? Who goes first? Is it ever ok to sit down in a li

Sep 4
34 min

Minisode - More Birthday Party Norms

Dr Amy answers your burning questions from the Birthday Party Norms episode :) ... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm https:/

Aug 17
8 min

Birthday Party norms

Today we are unpacking the fascinating social norms of children's birthday parties from the 1920s to the 2020s. Can you attend a party without an RSVP? What if the host o

Aug 4
42 min

Everyday Meals

This episode we are diving into the wonderfully weird world of everyday meal‑time norms. Can you eat vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea? Who remembers the Kantong or C

Jun 30
39 min

More Toiletiquette

We continue our exploration of the truly fascinating social norms within public toilets. We cover topics such as the top 5 toilet cubicle related social norms, notorious

May 30
36 min

Toiletiquette

An exploration of the truly fascinating social norms within public toilets. We cover topics such as cubicle graffiti, toilet signage (ie stick figures), music in toilet

May 5
51 min

Terms & Definitions

A handy helpful pocket guide to understand terms such as Social Norms, Sociology and more! ----- THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar

Apr 14
8 min

First Impressions

Our FIRST official episode!! Eek. We will explore Introductions and what made me fall in love with social norms! Faux Pas - Poor old Mr Farthington (AKA Fart-hing-ton)

Mar 31
41 min

Introducing NYNNs

Who? (It's me! Dr Amy) What? (Everyday social norms) Why? (Why not? Hahah! What would nanna do and why is my 'normal' different?) .... THEME MUSIC: Music Title: Inspi

Mar 31
6 min

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