Logan Feys The Sociology Of Leopard Man

In the essay, The Sociology of Leopard Man, by Logan Feys, he argues that individuality can be affected by the pressures that society puts on people. I agree with Feys argument. I agree with Feys because I believe that people aren’t themselves in order to fit in, so they sacrifice their individuality. Feys argues, “ To be human is to be an individual human, with individual tastes, talents, values and dreams that are distinct from those of others. Living in society, we are under the constant pressure to surrender our individuality to the will of the majority, the school, the workplace, the family, etc.”(par 6). This example helps prove my point because it explains how society pressures us to surrender our individual tastes. Society expects us to conform and follow their demands. Another reason I agree with Feys is because the pressure society puts on people can cause them to become ill. Feys says, “ Why do so many millions of “normal” people suffer from alcoholism, eating disorders, panic attacks, depression, and other debilitating conditions? Could it be that the desire to “fit in” has lead to these self- inflicted diseases? ” (par 5). This quote supports my main idea because it explains how people become mentally ill by trying to …show more content…
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