Conformity is the act of consciously maintaining a certain degree of similarity (in clothing, manners, behaviors, etc.) to those in your general social circles, to those in authority, or to the general status quo. Usually, conformity implies a tendency to submit to others in thought and behavior other than simply clothing choice. It can also refer to: In politics, authority (Latin auctoritas, used in Roman law as opposed to potestas and imperium) is often used interchangeably with the term power. However, their meanings differ. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

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-Normal is defined as: conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical. When referring to people, it is normal to behave in a way that is acceptable by the rest of society. It is normal to conform to the standard by which everyone is judged. This standard is an abstract idea, though. There is no predetermined picture of a normal human being that we all try to become. -Everyone has there own idea of what makes a person normal. When we view someone as being abnormal, we alienate that person from ourselves. Most people become uncomfortable when they are faced with new and unusual ideas. People try to be understanding, but sometimes, for their own reasons, they just can’t accept everyone for who they are. People who are alike form groups as a result. Anyone who is not alike is excluded. They, in turn, form their own groups, excluding anyone who is not like them. Eventually, there are groups everywhere, made up of all different kinds of people. -There are positive and negative consequences in the forming of groups. When large groups form, the people that make up the group can pool their resources together to help the greater good. New technology can result. This technology can help everyone and society can grow and prosper. When those who are left out of the groups try to find where they belong, they seek out other like-minded people, meeting all sorts of people along the way. This helps with the spread of ideas and the development of society as one united whole. -Sometimes, people who want to become part of a certain group will conform to meet that groups standards. They will adjust their own actions and behaviors to agree with the group. This, in some cases, is one of the negative effects of conformity. In acting accordingly, this person may have their own ideas confined or restrained. They become fearful of once again becoming the outcast, so they chose to keep their ideas to themselves. Some of the greatest ideas ever have probably been lost due to this reason. -Instead of conforming, some choose to just remain an individual. They maintain their own ideals, behaviors, and actions. They don’t really care about how others view them. They act according to their own self-interest. They are driven by their own desire, rather than the pressures put upon them by some group. They don’t strive to fit in or be accepted. They can just be themselves. The ideas that they might have aren’t discouraged, and so, their ideas can grow to whatever heights. -Sometimes, however, being completely unique can have negative consequences. When someone has good ideas, but is so completely unconventional, its hard for others to understand the meaning of their ideas. Their ideas may be viewed as absurd due to their irregular actions or behaviors. Others may refuse these new ideas due to the fact that the one who had the idea is not a member of their group. Some just refuse to listen to any idea that does not come from one of their own. This can lead to many problems, such as violence and segregation. Those who refuse to conform to a groups standards may be persecuted or even physically attacked by the group. -All of society is broken down into groups. There are groups defined by all sorts of standards. If you have one opinion on a subject, there are others out there who feel the same way. Like it or not, you are part of that group. There is also a group for the opposite opinion. As long as one group exists, there is going to be a group in exact contrast. Even if you consider yourself a complete individualist, unique from every other person in every way possible, there are others out there who feel the same way, and you are part of their group.

-The question arises whether or not to conform, and become just another face in the crowd. Is it better to follow along with the masses, or to be yourself?