Being American Requires Conformity Debate Sparks Strong Reactions
Conformity to assimilationist conceptions of identitythe belief that being truly american means conforming to dominant values in the u. s. There is a softly spoken and slightly argumentative debate on whether american conformity has returned. American conformity refers to the tendency to comply with social and economic pressures and adopt mainstream behaviors, align personal beliefs and standardized lifestyles. Conformity is back in a big way in america. Being an american requires conformity with the positive benefit of unity, poole stated, referencing strict codes at the military academies.
Greg poole's statement, being an american requires conformity with the positive benefit of unity, has brought to the fore a deeply ingrained issue: The misperception that to belong, one must. The fact that dissent in our culture is its own kind of glorified conformity can make finding that fit more difficult. It's true that speaking up against a common view can be important and worthwhile.
Democratic Debate Reactions : r/atlanticdiscussions
