Conformity (#very cool word phonetically) is a very hard concept to grasp:
1. to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group
2. to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to )
Every earthling conforms - driven by our survival instinct. We conform to live. We comply with "the norm" and live our lives within these guidelines to avoid becoming a target for bullying, criticism, exlusion. This goes without saying.
Except, nowadays, conformity is no longer the norm. Non-conformity has become the hip thing the cool kids are up to. Hence, the majority of us are now conforming to the idea of non-conformity.
Confused? I'll conform to you, "Me too."
Ophelia
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