conformism
Americannoun
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a tendency to conform to prevailing norms and attitudes, or to advocate for the conformity of others.
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(often initial capital letter) the principles and practices of those who conform to the practices of an established church, especially the Church of England.
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The associated procedures of denunciation, persecution and conformism generate a culture of sorts, but a sadly generic one that has nothing specifically to do with the country where they take place.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2022
William H. Whyte coined the term “groupthink” and wrote “The Organization Man,” a best-selling book about conformism in 1950s America.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2022
And convincing trusted community members to speak out for vaccination might be difficult because of conformism.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 3, 2019
Together, they form a lifelong refusal of every kind of goose-stepping conformism.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 16, 2019
When reporters started questioning claims for the blood-testing technology, Holmes played the Ayn Rand heroine fighting the forces of conformism.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2018
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