Non Conformity In Mean Girls

“Why fit in, when you were born to stand out?’’ This quote, spoken from a true non conformist named Theodore Seuss Gusel, or better known as Dr. Seuss, has been analyzed and broken down since it left his mouth. Or the infamous quote “Today you are you, that is truer than true, there is no one alive who is youer than you.’’ These words speak loudly and reflect our own true meaning, but what about the conformist who was too farouche and lacked the strong will to break free? The ones who, only behind closed doors of reservation and exclusion did they let their true selves shine and prosper? Courage takes place in many forms, and non conformity is one of them. If it’s different, does what I say, what I think, does that matter? Well, what I say is that you do not have to take drastic measures to be a nonconformist. There are many examples of non conformity- in movies, online, or in the workplace. Conformity is viewed as a negative part of life, and the movie Mean Girls, is a perfect display of the effects of conformity through different cliques in high school.
But the truth is that we all have similarities, both physical and psychological. There are only a select, special few that stand out in a personal way. Whether it be looks, personality, attitude, or religion. In Logan Feys article “The Sociology of Leopard Man,” he evaluates a man named Tom Leppard, who has taken extreme measures to alter his face and body. Covered in leopard print tattoos, he is a nonconformist, but he also lives alone, despite being freed from the social pressures of society. (par. 7). “It’s easy to stand out in the crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone.” Leopard Man is a prime example of this quote. Conformity, in my opinion, means uniformity. But your look should not matter when it comes to non conformity. It should be your personality that sets you apart from the rest of the