One would think that plastic surgery which is still major surgery, make no mistake about that has become as commonplace today as having your teeth cleaned. Diets galore and "nutritional" cleanses are available to help us fit the size that society says we should be. What we do to our bodies borders on torture, starvation and mutilation simply to fit in. There is something very dangerous about total conformity. We don't celebrate who we already are because, according to statistics, we want to be like everyone else!
Conformity doesn't only concern our bodies and faces; it is also present in our life choices. Our society is not tolerant of the person who chooses a lifestyle that is not considered the norm. During the past month the news was filled with the tragic story of how being different cost one young man his life. He was gay, and because of his life choice he endured savage and public humiliation at the hands of his roommate's sick idea of a joke.
The "joke" led the young man to commit suicide. Society, whoever and whatever it is, is forever scrutinizing us and unforgiving of differences. Individuality comes in many different forms, shapes, sizes, and choices. To be intolerant of one person's differences is to be intolerant of anything with which we don't agree or readily understand. That's not only sad but extremely dangerous. The criteria for obesity shouldn't be measured by someone who weighs 15 pounds more than another person, a sexual preference shouldn't make you an easy target for someone else's rage, and being different shouldn't make you strange or suspect.
The worst societies thrived on communal conformity because it was a simple form of mind control. You were made to feel that there was something wrong with you if you didn't think, look like, or act the same as others. Conformity, real conformity, has a price. Experienced manager. Individual contributor. All categories. Class Types. Classes Live, interactive, small group learning with engaging and practical exercises.
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Sign in Menu. Get a demo. Inclusion and Belonging. The Dangers of Conformity in The Workplace. By Sam Levine June 10, Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. What is workplace conformity? What is workplace exclusion? Here are some common examples of workplace exclusion: A coworker ignoring a colleague when they speak Coworkers not inviting a colleague to grab lunch or eat together Coworkers not inviting a colleague to an important meeting A manager giving more favorable opportunities to one direct report, but not another A colleague putting down a coworker for having a differing opinion There are three types of workplace exclusion: intentional, unintentional, and systemic.
Each of these types can do the same level of harm to your workplace, but identifying which one or ones are occurring in your organization is crucial to fixing them and building a culture of inclusion: Intentional Exclusion: This is where individuals actively exclude others. When it comes time to leave, Jack starts getting his things together like the rest of his team. We still need someone to send the client a recap of our meeting today.
Thanks, Jack! Unintentional Exclusion: This is where individuals unconsciously exclude others and are not fully aware of the impact of their actions. The problem is… everyone her the team was invited to the meeting, except Kelly.
Systemic Exclusion: This is when prejudiced systems exclude others. For example, Taylor is a female engineer with 3 years of experience in the industry. She recently found out her newest teammate, a male who just graduated from college and has no relevant work experience, is making the same amount of money as she is.
Why is workplace exclusion bad and how can it lead to a culture of conformity? So, what is the alternative? Below are five ways we trap and stifle ourselves when we fall into emotional conformity….
Comfort and emotional conformity in love are both major enemies to a couple. Often while in a relationship, you strive to create a bubble of emotional stability that allows you to settle in and look at life as if you had already walked half the journey. However, people tend to get a bit confused. You stop being the person you were and you change, and that plus your relationship makes you deteriorate. If in this exact moment, your partner were to disappear from your life, would you feel good about yourself?
Will you continue to love yourself in the same way or have you neglected yourself too much? Sadness, anger, uncertainty, concern, pain, disappointment, regret, etc.
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