Unique: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. Logan Feys, author of “The Sociology of Leopard Man”, writes about someone who does not find comfort in the attention of society, but chooses to live his life in somewhat of solitude. Tom Leppard, is a man who is tattooed in leopard print from head to toe, he enjoys his life and doesn’t care about what outsiders think of his choice. The author continues to talk about how society pressures others to change to fit in and how it can damage their psyche. Feys is not completely correct when he says “To be human is to be an individual human, with individual tastes, talents, values, and aspirations that are distinct from those of others. Living in society, we are under constant pressure …show more content…
We adapt likes, dislikes, opinions, and tastes from the people around us, we even start acting like the people around us subconsciously. Feys stated that “being around people and their creations can be worthwhile,” (par. 9) which is true, because it allows you to further develop the way that you think on certain topics, it gives you a wider perspective when you hear what others think. If someone is talking to you about one of their interest and you discover you have interest in that as well, you are not an individual you now are in a group of people share this interest. This isn’t a bad thing, you found something that you enjoy, being human is having common ground while still being able to think for yourself. I like pop music and I like certain fashion trends, because of this I get called basic, i’m just like every other teen girl in my school. Even so, I don’t wear everything deemed popular or listen to every song played on the radio. If I don’t like it I won’t wear it/listen to it, I still hold my ground, If I do enjoy something i’m going to wear it/listen to it, even if everyone else is too. If everyone was the same no new opinions could be made, but if everyone was different we wouldn’t be able to connect with one
Conformity can be very crucial, infact a lot of people eventually start hurting themselves or doing drugs just because they don't feel themselves anymore.Why can't society change? why can't that one kid that always follows everyone in the back can turn into the kid that just hangs with the people they really wanna hang with?We need to embrace ourselves so we can stop all this conformity from consuming us.Tupac was a nonconformist, he always did what made him happy and always told the truth.
Individualism and conformity—two very commonly used terms to describe anyone in today’s times. In comparison to the article “The Sociology of Leopard Man,” written by Logan Feys, one of the most notable quotes that relates to individualism and conformity is “to be a human is to be an individual human, with individual tastes [.][and]talents [.] that are distinct from those of others. Living in society, we are under constant pressure to surrender our individuality to the will of the majority, the school, the workplace, the family,.” (Feys Par. 6.)
The term self-control, tends to be associated with behavior and emotions. Most would think of controlling behavior caused by emotion. They think of punching the wall because of anger, or not wanting to cry in public. In chapter 8 of the book “The Social Animal” by David Brooks. Brooks confronts misconceptions in the way people view self-control. Specifically, Brooks argues that self-control is more about what the mind gives attention too than about the controlling the emotion or action. Brooks uses the character of Erica and her tennis career to explain how to have self- control. Brooks explains, “She was reminding herself that she had a say in triggering which inner self would dominate her behavior. All she had to do was focus her attention
Individuality is a valued character in society and is what makes us who we are, if we lose our individuality and conform we lose ourselves. In the article “The Sociology of Leopard Man” by Logan Feys, the author describes what he thinks it means to be an individual and the dangers of conformity. Leopard Man lives in seclusion and is covered in tattoos, Feys uses him as an example of an individual that does not care what the world thinks of him. I agree almost completely agree with Feys’s ideas about individuality. I agree because of Feys’s points about false normality, and how going against conformity is what makes an individual, however I disagree with his repeated use of the word freak, but see why he would use this language.
Conformity, the act of changing to fit in. Conformity can completely change a person whether it be their looks, such as their the way they dress, or their personality, like the way they act around certain people. In The Sociology of Leopard Man Logan Feys argues that being human has a right to it, and that right is to be who you are. Society pushes out certain people for not fitting in with everyone else, but also says that nobody should fit in, because everyone has a different personality.
Have you ever been pushed to do something that you didn 't want to do, something that was against your will that you didn 't intend to do, or even influenced to do something because it would please someone? That is what you call "pressure." Pressure causes many effects that are uncalled for. In most cases being under pressure, normally, is more negative than positive being that it brings self regrets.
What forms Our Identity is individualization, no one is a carbon-copy of one another and there are many things that makes each person unique whether that be their ethnic background, personality, religious beliefs which can range from Non-religious, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Etc; In the book Uglies by Scott Westerfeld the book is set three hundred years into the future, with the government giving surgical operations which provides every citizen with the “Pretty” operation which makes everyone meet the standard of societal beauty.
Pressure is one of the most profound and evident social problems that integrates a bond between each character. While they believe themselves to be alone in their struggles, separated by a belief that the other is too privileged, or too impoverished to understand the problems of the former, they all deal with the same issues though they may present themselves in a distinct manner for each and every one of us. John Hughes uses the concept of pressure be it from our parents or our peers to help the viewer see the connections in society because pressure is a daily quandary that each and every living person faces on a daily basis. In the Breakfast Club, Claire is faced with peer pressure, placed upon her by friends that she consorts with daily. She is skeptical that anyone else can feel the way she feels, especially outsiders such are the people she's been trapped with for this Saturday morning. Even so, every person who John Hughes placed in the film served a purpose, and each of the students had pressure to deal with of some sort. Brian; the pressure to be perfect, to please his parents and to lead a successful life. Andy; to please his father, by becoming the perfect athlete and being a “man.” John; to survive an abusive relationship with his parents, teachers, and classmates, in order to make his way into adulthood. The Breakfast Club isn't about the characters alone, it's about human-kind, we're all alike, connected in our troubles, and our
What is otherness? Otherness is defined as “the quality or fact of being different”. We see this term thrown around, but what does it really mean? In the world we live in today, being viewed as “other” is considered a negative aspect of a person's personality. Through the society that impacts how we see ourselves, the thought of otherness has been constructed based off of a person's social identity. In the essay “Between the Sexes, a Great Divide” author Anna Quindlen states that different genders should not define the social aspect of one another. Similarly, in Paul Theroux’s essay titled, “Being a Man” he acknowledges the fact that in the society we live in, “being a man” is a standard stereotype that men should not compare themselves to in order to be considered “manly”. Both authors identify the problem of gender expectations that results from otherness; however, while theroux makes the divide worse by generalizing with a bitter tone, Quindlen invites everyone to “do the dance” despite the discomfort and awkwardness that might occur between both genders.
There was always going to be pressure on me in one form or another, whether it be from my Mom, a teacher, or even my friends. But, I learned that letting these expectations compromise who I was; letting them get in my way by making me doubt myself, was never good. And I’m not writing this to say expectations are a bad thing. Expectations from others or myself are healthy, they provide us standards to hold ourselves to and present us with attainable goals. However, letting these expectations define you in moments in which you have to step to the plate and “swing” in life is never a good thing.
“It's ok to be an outsider, a recent arrival, new on the scene- and not just okay, but something to be thankful for… Because being an insider can so easily mean collapsing the horizons, can so easily mean accepting the presumptions of your province.” - Tan Le a Vietnamese-Australian telecommunications entrepreneur. When saying “outsider”, it may be interpreted as a bad thing, but it can also mean something as great as being unique. Everyone could be an outsider at sometime which could mean that everyone is independent in their own way. This makes you stronger than hiding behind a group of people. The experience of being an outsider is universal because everyone can stand out. This is supported by the stories “Revenge of the Geeks,” by Alexandra
This pressure can in some cases like Okonkwo can control someone’s life. Okonkwo wanted to be the strong brave man that society told him he had to be but since he was so affected and driven by this it really just shows that he was weak. Janie however was told her whole life to fit into these boxes but she realized that she was not happy because she was hiding pieces of herself that made her special, “The heroine of the novel, Janie, is the first black woman character in African-American fiction to embark on a journey of self-discovery and achieve independence and self-understanding. But she does not do so until she is nearly forty years old” (Diane Telgen and Kevin Hile). The social and cultural expectation of people can greatly affect the way a person behaves and when someone dares to step outside these societal expectations they are commonly ridiculed when really they are the brave ones who are daring to be who they are and bring something new and unique to the world. These differences that each person possesses should not be put down and hidden away by society instead they should be celebrated because these differences make the world a much more interesting
Superstitions plague the everyday lives of people all around the world. These ideas have stemmed from as far back as the very first humans on earth and continue to haunt some today. Among these thousands of superstitions are many regarding black cats. These felines are often associated with bad luck, from sinking boats to incoming death. Not everything is all misfortune for these cats, though.
As humans, are we allowed to determine our own individuality? If we are, how much of an impact can we make on our own originality? The answer to the first question is yes, however, the answer to the second question is one that has changed over the years due to the advancements of our world. Identity is, in a sense, “an unfolding story…continually recast in the course of experience” (Sennett 175-176). In other words, a person develops their identity through experiences they have in their lifetimes, usually while growing. Nowadays, people have more choice over who they become than they have had in the past. Some examples of this “control” are due to advancements in science and technology, curriculum in education, culture, and what is shown in the media. Because of (but not limited to) these factors, a person has more control but also more influence on the development of their own identity.
I mean the pressure kicks in as soon as you reach the age of 13. You 're trying to get into that big fancy private school with a castle as the cafeteria. But guess what? You’re one of those lucky kids who needs a full scholarship to attend this school and if you don’t get that scholarship... guess what? You’re not going. So I guess you start carrying things when you’re in like elementary school. You have to make sure you get a pretty good grade on all of your tests because every single point out of that 100 counts. And don’t forget the bonus points too! And then there’s the MCAS and the ISEE and you have to score high on those exams or else you won’t get into that school you like or maybe it’s your parents that like it but it doesn’t matter. But yes, the pressure is quite overwhelming. I can still remember that moment when your exam score comes in the mail. It’s been a few weeks since you have taken the test and you know the mail is coming any day now. You’re at school and you can’t think about anything else but this. Your parents probably aren’t going to listen to you and will open the mail before you come home from