Do "norms" have an impact on the common people?

Question

Do "norms" have an impact on the common people?

Answer 1

norms control the common people

Answer 2

No.

Answer 3

yes most people strive to folllow the norms.... many people think that they are different but they still generally follow the norms as their difference is tiny compared to the big picture. Norms generally control people and influence them.