Conformity In Logan Feys 'Sociology Of Leopard Man'

The Pressures of Conformity Conformity: (n) action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, and practices. People are faced with the pressure to conform to social standards in their everyday life. In “Sociology of Leopard Man,” Logan Feys critics the choices of a nonconformist. Do they do things differently because they want attention, or is it because they simply like different things compared to others. Feys also states that “Conformity can be seen as the world’s most common but dangerous psychological disorder” (Logan Feys, “Sociology of Leopard Man”). Feys argues that the desire to “fit in” has lead people to acquire self-inflicted diseases such as alcoholism, eating disorders, and panic attacks. Feys is accurate in asserting

People are under constant pressure to conform to the current designer fashions in order to be accepted as beautiful and “cool.” Jerry M. Burger explains this type of conformity well, he says, “We don’t want to look out of step or become the target of criticism just because we like different kinds of music or dress differently than everyone else. Fitting in also brings rewards such as camaraderie and compliments” (Jerry M. Burger, “Conformity and Obedience”). Children can be mean and wearing something different or unusual compared to everyone else can definitely do harm to one’s self confidence when another person ridicules them for their fashion choices. Because of this, people are pressured into dressing the same and having the same style of clothing as everyone else. Overtime children and adults adapt to that new style of clothing and begin to deride others for dressing differently. We, as human beings, are forced to conform whether good or bad,

Jerry M. Burger states, “Researchers find that this [inherent tendency] to mimic others increases the connection between people and allows our interactions to flow more smoothly” (Jerry M. Burger, “Conformity and Obedience”). In relation to the quote, people want to create a better connection to those around them by getting a high-paying job such as a lawyer or a doctor in order to impress those around them. Obtaining a well-known job could change the way people view you. The more money you have , the more successful you are seen in the eyes of others. From a personal perspective, most parents wat their children to become doctors. With the pressure of one’s parents on them, they are pressured to conform to their parents’ wishes. If they do not make their parents proud, then they are ultimately disappointing them. It may be true that people are pressured to take on jobs that they do not want, however, workplaces will want someone who thinks uniquely and outside-of-the-box, not just someone who conforms to others’ wishes just to please them. Silvia Bellezza, Francesca Gino, and Anat Keinan write, “Conformity to rules and social norms in both professional and nonprofessional settings tend to generate social acceptance and avoids negative sanctions such as social disapproval, ridicule, and