Conformity vs Individuality: A Change in Conformity
“Conformity is the Jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth” It is often said that Conformity can be changed if the cost has both has consequences and freedom. It depends on what the person is conforming to. I think that conforming is a change in regards to setting social standards. Thus, a person conforming to these social and cultural norms may be accepted and "fit in" in various social settings. I think we all conform to those particular things without putting much thought into it. Although I should know better by now, I cannot help thinking that one can enjoy the benefits of modern society has to offer without becoming Dependent on society. At the same time I believe Normative influences work because we depend on social acceptance to survive and thrive. Logan Feys is surely right about Individuals who are desperate for
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While it is true that certain individual rights are sacrificed for the good of the community as a whole, it does not necessarily follow and conform these societal norms because there Individuality in its purest form is dangerous. Restricted individuality is ideal because it appeases the masses (which apparently feel quite strongly about their individuality) while ensuring social order. But the social order always comes with the price of conformity, proving that conformity is necessary. These findings challenge the work of earlier researchers, who tended to assume that individuality is an unalienable right. Ultimately, what is at stake here is conformity becoming dangerous because it denies people’s individuality. In making this point, I am challenging the commonly held belief that individuality is dangerous, conformity is necessary, making conformity