Dbq On Conformity

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The temptation to please others by conforming to their beliefs and actions is prevalent in today’s society. However, conformity has negative effects that many overlook when they decide to fit in. The implications of conformity on society and the individual include avoiding both new experiences and the free expression of opinion. Contrary to popular belief, conformity does not only refer to conforming to others around you, but it also involves conforming to one’s own monotony. In his letter to Ron, Alex mentions Ron avoiding the Grand Canyon despite being given a prime opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places in the world. One can assume Ron would not deliberately refuse to go to the Grand Canyon because he believes that it is not …show more content…
As the minority, it is the duty of those who think an unpopular thought, or believe an unpopular belief, to express their opinion to provide a guide to society. If society does not have a guide, it will remain the same. As seen throughout history, many historical figures have had to act as a guide to save their societies from becoming tyrannical. An excellent example of a collective society failing to identify and rebel against a tyrannical leader is Nazi Germany. While few noticed the unjust actions their new government was taking, the lack of the questioning of authority is a prime symptom of conformity. As with Ron, a society’s collective conformation is linked to their fear of the unknown, of what will happen when the unpopular opinion is expressed. Emerson, in agreement with Thoreau, exclaims that “Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther” among others were all misunderstood (Source C). He questions how bad being misunderstood actually is. In the modern day, many recognize his examples to be, at the least, free-thinkers who recognized problems in their society and had the courage to identify them
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