Blind Conformity: Malcolm X
Blind Conformity: Malcolm X
Tony Franklin
ENC 1101
D.J. Henry
2/3/97
In today\'s world it is often difficult to adjust to one type of
lifestyle or another. The constant bombardment of outside opinions hamper our
ability, as humans, to choose and be comfortable with a certain way of living.
Our way of living may consist of a look, a way of thinking, a religion, or any
facet of our personalities that may not conform with whatever is the norm or the
accepted at a given time. When this is the case, we sometimes feel forced to
change, thus we are susceptible to blind conformity. The word conformity comes
from the Latin words con, which means with or together, and forma, which means
to shape or mold. Therefore, blind conformity is actually a molding of
ourselves together with what is said to be normal in society instead of using
our differences to enhance ourselves as humans. Known for having strong
opinions, Malcolm X seems to be an unlikely victim of blind conformity.......
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