2006-12-08 02:04:21 · 7 answers · asked by thetruth 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Not everyone does. those who don't are usually seen as the black sheep of society because this mass belief of how one should act and be has become truth for most. Sad but true. '-)
2006-12-08 02:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Might be a bit to scientific, but: we are social pack animals, like dogs or chimpanzees. I'm pretty sure that much of our behaviors have evolved accordingly; The packs that were most likely to survive were the ones in which no one did anything unusual that would seperate the pack.
Honestly, I despise people who are really worried about what people think, since to me it's a waste of time: society's rules are changing constantly.
2006-12-08 10:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by devmorg1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because when people realize other people are trying to be different or deviate from the norm they may ostracize them, and over the course of a lifetime we learn that the nail that sticks out will be hammered down.
2006-12-08 10:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by Strange Design 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humans are tribal. Fitting into a group is an instinct, as it was required for safety and food thousands of years ago.
2006-12-08 10:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should rephrase your question to "Why do SOME people...."
Not everyone lives by other people's standard or opinions. I certainly don't. Maybe it's because I have character.
2006-12-08 10:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are made to believe that their worth as human beings is based on that.
2006-12-08 10:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by Zeek 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not everyone does. but i guess its to do with wanting to belong to a group or culture.
2006-12-08 10:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋