Problem
Conformism
Other Names:
Dependence on conformismConformists
Nature:
Conformism is anti-individualist, reduces variety in living, and tends to follow established patterns. Conformism may occur within an ethnic or other social group, reinforcing prejudices and conflict with other groups. It may occur on a national level and may involve forced assimilation and lack of cultural integration of ethnic groups, leading to a loss of cultural heritage. Broader Problems:
Anti-intellectualism Narrower Problems:
Political monocultureExcessive standardizationDiscriminatory unwritten codes of behaviour Aggravates:
HypocrisyHypocrisyForced assimilationLack of individualismLoss of cultural diversityLack of variety of social life formsThreatened and vulnerable minoritiesInadequate sense of personal identityUnderprivileged ideological minoritiesForced participation in social processes Reduced By:
DevianceStrategies:
Conforming References:
Jones, Stephen R: The Economics of Conformism Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Dependence??Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
03.06.1999 – 00:00 CEST