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Following the Crowd: Conformity
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Created on May 15, 2024
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Conformity By Charlotte Harrison
Following the Crowd:
About this Text Sometimes people change to fit in with a group. In this text, the author describes this process and explains how it affects society. Purpose for Reading To determine how an author develops a central idea about conformity to build our understanding about what makes people follow the crowd.
Lesson Overview
Charlotte Harrison is an author and educator known for her work on social dynamics and behavioral psychology. One of her notable contributions is the informational text "Conformity," which explores the psychological mechanisms and societal impacts of conformist behavior. This piece is widely used in educational settings to help students understand why individuals often adapt their beliefs and behaviors to align with group norms.
In this short clip from the film Dead Poet's Society, actor Robin Williams plays an eccentric teacher at an all boy's school. In this film, he conducts a social experiment to illustrate the concept of conformity.