Conformity In Pixar's Film Purl

Conformity can often feel like a suffocating weight that we carry in our daily lives. It's the pressure we feel to fit in, to meet the expectations of our peers, and to conform to society's ever-changing standards. Sometimes, it can feel like we're losing a part of ourselves in the process, sacrificing our unique qualities in order to blend in with the crowd. Pixar's short film "Purl" showcases the concept of conformity and its impact on social relations. The film revolves around a pink ball of yarn named Purl, who enters a new male-dominated workplace and struggles to fit in. In this paper, I will explore the concept of conformity, the social norms observed in Purl's workplace, and her motives to conform. Furthermore, I will discuss how situational

It often results in a loss of individuality and personal expression. Social norms are the unwritten rules and expectations about appropriate behaviour that are shared by members of a particular group or society (Walters, 2020). Purl's new workplace had several social norms, including gender roles, dress codes, and communication styles. The workplace was male-dominated, and the dress code required a formal and conservative outfit. Additionally, the communication style was aggressive and competitive, with little to no room for collaboration or empathy. Purl's psychological motive to conform was to fit in and be accepted by her colleagues. She believed that by conforming to the social norms, she could become part of the team and gain respect from her male colleagues. Purl conformed by changing her appearance, behaviour, and communication style. She changed her outfit to match the conservative dress code and adopted an aggressive and competitive communication

I was part of this friend group, we had been friends for about two years. Things were going well until a couple of them started vaping and doing drugs. It started when one person, the friend who was considered the "group favourite," started intoxicating himself. Eventually, many of the people in our group started doing it too, and it became a norm to vape and do drugs. It hurt me to see my friends doing damaging things like that to themselves. I didn't want to see them harm themselves and their future. However, no matter how many times I told them to stop, they ignored me and continued to engage in those harmful activities. As time went on, it became increasingly difficult for me to be a part of this group because I did not want to conform to their behaviour. I refused to vape or do drugs with them. As a result, we began to grow apart. It was a sad realization that my friends didn't care about how I felt or what I had to say, and that’s what finally forced me to leave those friends. Although it was a painful experience, I know I did the right thing. Conforming to their behaviour would have only hurt me and my future. I wasn’t going to lose myself and my identity to conform to what those so-called friends wanted. I stood my ground and to this day, I am grateful that I