Why Do People Follow Conformity?
Conformists fulfill the expectations of society and behave in a way that’s socially acceptable.Conformity is a social influence that makes people believe they have to act a certain way to fit in with a group. However, being a conformist also has flaws due to the fact that one is not independent and is typically just a follower. Nonconformity enables society to be diverse in a way that reveals each individual’s originality. It allows others to feel comfortable to express their uniqueness and to be conspicuous in society. It is a bad idea for individuals to follow conformity for many reasons. Being a nonconformist may catch other people’s attention because you stand out from everyone else. Let’s say you go to a private school that requires you to wear uniforms. One day, you decide to wear just a regular t-shirt and jeans. This example shows that you would be the only student wearing something different and it allows others to easily notice you because you are dressed contrastively. In the story The Pedestrian, Leonard Mead surprises the police officer when he declined the fact that he owns a television. ‘“No?” There was a crackling quiet that in itself was an
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For instance, “I won’t let her change me, I promised myself. I won’t be what I’m not.” (Tan 101) This demonstrates Jing-Mei differs from everyone because she would rather be herself than try to be like all the other prodigies. For example, all of my friends want to be Beyoncé. If there’s more than one of the same person, then what makes them special anymore? No one is exactly the same and that’s what makes everyone special in their own way. Another example would be my friend’s family being full of lawyers and is expecting her to be a lawyer also. To clarify, you lose your originality if you always follow your parents and not go in your own path. Being your own person and doing what you like is what makes you
For instance, “I won’t let her change me, I promised myself. I won’t be what I’m not.” (Tan 101) This demonstrates Jing-Mei differs from everyone because she would rather be herself than try to be like all the other prodigies. For example, all of my friends want to be Beyoncé. If there’s more than one of the same person, then what makes them special anymore? No one is exactly the same and that’s what makes everyone special in their own way. Another example would be my friend’s family being full of lawyers and is expecting her to be a lawyer also. To clarify, you lose your originality if you always follow your parents and not go in your own path. Being your own person and doing what you like is what makes you