What Is The Effect Of Non Conformity

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Conformity is standards with rules and laws. It’s like if you got pulled over for speeding because it’s against the law. Nonconformity is the complete opposite. It’s like you don't want to do something you would nonconformities it. But there are things in life where you don’t have a choice but to follow state laws or rules. People should be interested in conformities because life matters and taking the wrong turn can be a danger to you or other people. Like if you were driving home drunk and you hit someone’s car then you would have to pay for the damages. People need to take this into consideration. Taking this into consideration can save someone’s life without making a stupid decision. This affects us and our way of life just like everything

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