The impact of conformity and nonconformity on influence in task groups is still uncertain. This paper presents a test of the author's recent theory (Ridgeway, 1978) which reconciles the conflicting ...

This research examines how people react to nonconforming behaviors, such as entering a luxury boutique wearing gym clothes rather than an elegant outfit or wearing red sneakers in a professional ...

The birth of nonconformity Religious freedom for dissent was accompanied by a steady rise in literacy, which prepared the way for massive changes.

Stealth nonconformity allows people to avoid affiliation with niches and keeps their opportunities open. It also allows weird ideas to go undercover in the mainstream and hack into the cultural ...

Nonconformity was based upon democratic principles . Individual members were consulted on how their chapels were organised, in contrast with the more hierarchical nature of the Church.

Gender nonconformity (GNC) refers to variations in gender expression from societal and cultural gender norms. In childhood, GNC can manifest itself in several ways, including play behavior, peer ...

Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity examines the prolific and progressive artist’s commitment to chronicling and confronting crucial issues of his era, spanning from the Great Depression to the Vietnam ...

"Gender nonconformity is gender expression that differs from societal expectations for feminine or masculine appearance and behavior," explained study author Michelle Johns.

Though they hate to admit it, U.S.educators have their shibboleths, and one current favorite seems to be: "Down with conformity." Last week, at a meeting of the Eastern Association of Deans ...