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    in the world may believe that rebellion is way better than conformity. On the other hand‚ some believe that conformity is way better than rebellion. My primary sources‚ “The Bridegroom” and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ‚ show that conformity causes or creates problems within the world while rebellion causes or creates less problems and more solutions to those problems. They seem to prove that rebellion is better than conformity. Not everyone has what it takes to stand up for something

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    CONFORMITY AND OBEDIENCE Barbara Fellows Grand Canyon University January 9‚ 2013 Conformity and Obedience Comprehending the essence of obedience and disobedience has been an interest for many researchers‚ psychologists and scientists. Multiple observations have been administered to assist in understanding such issues and the impact employed by outside factors on individuals within the decision making channels. Neglecting obedience can be as hazardous as neglecting revolution in any society;

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    very impulses within human DNA will be perfected; as escaping the all-seeing eyes of Big Brother becomes virtually impossible. Individuality will dwindle as Americans continue struggling to find comfort through association as the once bountiful well of fads‚ fashions‚ styles‚ and other various forms of self expression is dried

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    you an individual? This is a question frequently asked when applying for colleges‚ jobs‚ and scholarships. What makes you‚ you? But when does this idea of being unique not apply. Not all communities thrive with individuality‚ some thrive with conformity. In traumatic experiences‚ conformity within a community can be more beneficial than going through the circumstance individually. If you open up google and type in “definition of community” and hit enter three main definitions pop up. The

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    Conformity Conformity is a major theme in Fight Club‚ and there are a number of specific scenes that display the rejection of it and characters falling victim to it‚ sometimes unbeknownst to them. The Narrator‚ our main character‚ is a complex individual. He fits into almost every textbook example of social psychology. He is a complete nutcase. In fact‚ he is so incredibly insane‚ that he creates an imaginary friend with whom he transforms himself into a different person‚ free from the bonds of

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    Conformity‚ compliance‚ and obedience impact the lives of groups and individuals more often than most realize. These social influences may encompass either destructive‚ constructive‚ or neutral behaviors (Kassin‚ 2015). Why people behave the way they do when in groups is worth exploring. Humans exert social control over others through various forms of manipulation without them realizing they are being influenced. Social influence includes individuals changing their behaviors to adhere to existing

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    Non Conformity Ruins Society Whether they like it or not‚ everyone conforms to society in one shape or another. Acceptance keeps its number one spot as the most sot after goal. Most reach tolerance by piers first starting out in school as a young child and as they get older‚ many change in their mental state. They like new music‚ clothes and everything that makes an individual. However there‚ like on a pedestal for everyone to stair at‚ is the high standard of how to be‚ look like and act first

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    Leonard Mead from the the story “The Pedestrian‚” and the sheep from the novel “Animal Farm” has two separate interpretations of conformity. Mr. Mead does not conform to the norms in his small community in A.D 2053. While life in Animal Farm‚ the sheep obeys and respects their Leader‚ Comrade Napoleon (who soon is was identified as a tyrant) thus being a conformist. Conformity

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    Hypervisibility- Human Morality versus Conformity Through movies‚ TV shows‚ and the news‚ the media portrays the human race as compassionate‚ altruistic‚ and always good. Even the heroes who are considered “bad boys” end up making the right decisions when it comes down to a final decision of selfish needs versus heroism. Disney is especially pivotal in the spreading of the belief that people are inherently good among children‚ who grow up with this seemingly harmless belief. One such film is

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    Bowles is another example of conformity. Mrs. Bowles is a friend of Mildred‚ who believes that any form of writing is unfavorable. On page 97 “You see? I knew it‚ that’s what I wanted to prove! I knew it would happen! I’ve always said‚ poetry and tears‚ poetry and suicide and crying and

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