Intro

Conformity is a major aspect in society and is one that is needed in order to have a healthy and growing civilization.  If everyone was an individualist and there was nobody to follow someone else, that would be called anarchy.  Yet in society, there are different measures to conform and these different measures of conformity arise from time period as well as the unnoticeable pressure of trying to assimilate into a different culture.   Time period is an integral part of how and to what extent people conform into society. In the 17, 18, and 19th century their was more of a pressure to conform because of societies distaste for individualism.  While in the 20th and 21st centuries, the degree of conformity has changed and more individuals have been arising in society.  Also, the degree of conformity arises from attempting to try to assimilate in an novel setting.  Trying to live up to societies expectations and trying too hard to "fit in" to the american way of life that was portrayed in the 1970's lead to a more miserable life.  Attempting too hard to try to live up to societal expectations leads to a more miserable life because a loss of morals occurs that deters the family structure and bond.  The morals of the people around you take precedent as conformity becomes the primary goal.