Sociology / Unit 5 Soc 0632 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Conformity
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The idea
Conformity is the adjustment of one's behavior or judgment to match a group's, whether or not the group is right.
In practice
At a diner, a person who privately prefers something else orders what the rest of the table ordered.
Where people slip
Conformity operates without threats, without orders, and without anyone noticing it happen.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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