-In my opinion, conformity has always been about fitting into the "norm" of society. Most people have the urge to feel like they belong somewhere. This is why we see people giving up their individuality, or being influenced by peer-pressure, all in attempt to fit into social groups. Wanting a sense of belonging pressures people into conforming in whatever way fulfills their needs.
Why has conformity changed?
-The reason different generations have different ideas of conforming is because society changes. Although I may have a different view of what conformity means from my grandparent, both views will lead back to trying to find a sense of belonging. Whether it be my generation's pressures of getting into an elite college, or my grandparent's generation's pressure to become successful in the workplace, we all feel the pressure because we want to be accepted and feel that sense of belonging.
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