2007-10-07 03:32:38 · 10 answers · asked by ;) 3 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
because we are all concerned of what people think...even if we say we are not...we are...and it takes incredible strength and courage to stand up and go against a group of people knowing if that act might change their opinion of you in a negative way...
2007-10-07 03:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by CQ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time the correct decision is the hardest one. To answer your question it would come down to a self esteem issue and being insecure. The original group may have had a horizontal or a vertical decision idea/action process. Either way the existing "norm" maybe dated or created by an individual that had personal or profitable interests. That said the original "norm" can be perpetuated and kept in place by a person or individuals by a variety of social actions. Furthermore stepping up and making your conceived correct decision can be seen as a challenge to the group.
2007-10-07 03:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by GrapeApe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you'll be deviating from them. Stigmas are usually associated with deviance and can be hard to live down. That status will remain forever present in everyone else's eyes, unless you perform some kind of heroic act.
Oh, however, if a group bands together and decides to against a norm, each and everyone of the participants is more likely to feel OK about deviating from the norms.
2007-10-07 03:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only is when you aren't your own person. YOu can't care about what other people think so much. Make your own decisions and don't worry about the Group....> If the group jumped off the Empire State building would you also just so you could be in the group norm??
2007-10-07 03:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by tamstat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To do so would prove you are not "normal" as seen by your peers that is. Today it is the "in" thing to buck against the majority. To stand defiantly against perceived logic. To work at Burger King watching fries brown because your standards were ridiculous! There is a time to give alternate input, and a time to grasp an idea that is opposite of what you believe. It is called taking authorship of an idea. Even if it is not yours, you can shine in making it come to fruition! Being an idea generator is wonderful, being an idea developer is profitable!
2007-10-07 03:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by delux_version 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many ways to answer this..however, to answer it sociologically is the most accurate. First off, when one goes against group norms you quickly shift your status from in-group to out-group thus excluding you from peers, their activities, and the way they view you. Secondly, norm violators are considered deviants. Third, there is a natural pressure to conform to rules and traditons of groups.
2007-10-07 05:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by okstatecowboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most of us have a fear of rejection brought on by social conditioning. Most people, from the time they're little kids in school, are taught that being accepted by peers is important.
Words like "nerd," "geek," "dork," "stupid," etc. are used to describe people that deviate from the norm.
2007-10-07 03:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by squidboy1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We seem to all have a need to fit in, even it's fitting in with the odd group.
Everyone wants to be liked. I think that's pretty normal. If you go against the group, then you are less likely to be liked, and your less likely to be included in everything else that the group does.
2007-10-07 03:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by cool girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats right, it is because we have a problem with being unpopular or standing up for something you really believe in. .
2007-10-07 03:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people are content to let others lead.
2007-10-07 03:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋