Conformity In School

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When it comes to the topic of conformity and individuality, most of us will readily agree; conformity within teens is a major problem. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of conformity in school. While some are convinced conformity in schools is good and should be flaunted, others believe that it's setting us up for failure and unrealistic situations. The world is complex and not as simple as school makes it seem. In school, we are taught that grades define who you are and your intellectual ability. How you dress, the music you listen and who you hang out with represents your placement in the social hierarchy.
In a large amount of schools from public to private, you are required to wear uniforms. When you force students

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