Conformity vs. Non-conformity
What does it feel like when you go to school or to go out? Does it feel like you need to change how you look, act, or feel? I am sure that we have all had that time where we needed to be who we are not. Some people would say that you need to be a conformist to fit in, and some would say that you need to be a nonconformist to fit in. I believe that in today's world it is not a good idea to change feelings, looks, beliefs, or actions to fit in with a group because you can just be who you are.
It is not a good idea to change feelings, looks, beliefs, or actions to fit in with a group because some people to choose to fit in and some do not. In the article “The Sociology of Leopard Man” Feys tells us that “seceding from society, as Leopard Man has done, would certainly free us from social pressures.” (Feys 1). This states that people should have there own choice on fitting in. People would always accept who you are, you will always fit in without changing anything. It is important that people should always accept who you are, and the choices you make. …show more content…
In “The Pedestrian” leonard and the police car said “What are you doing out?' 'Walking,' said Leonard Mead. 'Walking!' 'Just walking,' he said simply, but his face felt cold. 'Walking, just walking, walking?'”. This shows that even when doing something as simple as walking, Leonard gets questioned for doing something out of the ordinary. Another example is when in the article “The Sociology of Leopard Man” the author says “He lives in solitude.. spends most of his days in a small cabin in the Scottish wilderness. He ventures into civilization only when he needs food and supplies”. This shows that Tom Leppard feels uneasy and uncomfortable even when having contact with human society. One doesn't have to feel the need to always do what everyone else is
What does it feel like when you go to school or to go out? Does it feel like you need to change how you look, act, or feel? I am sure that we have all had that time where we needed to be who we are not. Some people would say that you need to be a conformist to fit in, and some would say that you need to be a nonconformist to fit in. I believe that in today's world it is not a good idea to change feelings, looks, beliefs, or actions to fit in with a group because you can just be who you are.
It is not a good idea to change feelings, looks, beliefs, or actions to fit in with a group because some people to choose to fit in and some do not. In the article “The Sociology of Leopard Man” Feys tells us that “seceding from society, as Leopard Man has done, would certainly free us from social pressures.” (Feys 1). This states that people should have there own choice on fitting in. People would always accept who you are, you will always fit in without changing anything. It is important that people should always accept who you are, and the choices you make. …show more content…
In “The Pedestrian” leonard and the police car said “What are you doing out?' 'Walking,' said Leonard Mead. 'Walking!' 'Just walking,' he said simply, but his face felt cold. 'Walking, just walking, walking?'”. This shows that even when doing something as simple as walking, Leonard gets questioned for doing something out of the ordinary. Another example is when in the article “The Sociology of Leopard Man” the author says “He lives in solitude.. spends most of his days in a small cabin in the Scottish wilderness. He ventures into civilization only when he needs food and supplies”. This shows that Tom Leppard feels uneasy and uncomfortable even when having contact with human society. One doesn't have to feel the need to always do what everyone else is