SAT作文素材分享(一):Conformity.

SAT考试作文Essay 素材分享 Conformity Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, belis, and behaviors to what individuals perceive is normal of their society or social group. This influence occurs in small groups and society as a whole, and may result from subtle unconscious influences, or direct and overt social pressure. Conformity can occur in the presence of others, or when an individual is alone. For example, people tend to follow social norms when eating or watching television, even when alone. People often conform from a desire for security within a group—typically a group of a similar age, culture, religion, or educational status. Unwillingness to conform carries the risk of social rejection. In this respect, conformity can be a means of avoiding bullying or dlecting criticism from peers, though it can also rlect suppression of personality. Conformity is often associated with adolescence and youth culture, but strongly affects humans of all ages. Although peer pressure may manifest negatively, conformity can have good or bad fects depending on the situation. Driving on the correct side of the road could be seen as benicial conformity. Conformity influences formation and maintenance of social norms, and helps societies function smoothly and predictably via the self-elimination of behaviors seen as contrary to unwritten rules. In this sense it can be perceived as (though not proven to be) a positive force that prevents acts that are perceptually disruptive or dangerous. However, the societal urge to conform and spread conformity generally does not discern between traits that are harmful, and those that merely disrupt a group sense of what is &aposnormal&apos or &apospredictable&apos behavior. Examples of this include, but are not limited to: Expectations regarding personal “trivial” behaviors ranging from clothing to hair length

Gender roles Social and class roles Parental expectations for offspring, treated as part of family values Language such as use of slang More serious issues are – attitude towards learning, work, ideology Other, less mutable aspects are not necessarily controllable, such as differing skin color or ethnic background, or &aposunusual&apos body shape. Because conformity is a group phenomenon, factors such as group size, unanimity, cohesion, status, prior commitment, and public opinion help determine the level of conformity an individual displays.

SAT考试作文Essay 素材分享 Conformity Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, belis, and behaviors to what individuals perceive is normal of their society or social group. This influence occurs in small groups and society as a whole, and may result from subtle unconscious influences, or direct and overt social pressure. Conformity can occur in the presence of others, or when an individual is alone. For example, people tend to follow social norms when eating or watching television, even when alone. People often conform from a desire for security within a group—typically a group of a similar age, culture, religion, or educational status. Unwillingness to conform carries the risk of social rejection. In this respect, conformity can be a means of avoiding bullying or dlecting criticism from peers, though it can also rlect suppression of personality. Conformity is often associated with adolescence and youth culture, but strongly affects humans of all ages. Although peer pressure may manifest negatively, conformity can have good or bad fects depending on the situation. Driving on the correct side of the road could be seen as benicial conformity. Conformity influences formation and maintenance of social norms, and helps societies function smoothly and predictably via the self-elimination of behaviors seen as contrary to unwritten rules. In this sense it can be perceived as (though not proven to be) a positive force that prevents acts that are perceptually disruptive or dangerous. However, the societal urge to conform and spread conformity generally does not discern between traits that are harmful, and those that merely disrupt a group sense of what is &aposnormal&apos or &apospredictable&apos behavior. Examples of this include, but are not limited to: Expectations regarding personal “trivial” behaviors ranging from clothing to hair length 上12下

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