The Sociology Of Leopard Man Analysis

The author, Logan Feys in his article, ¨The Sociology of Leopard Man¨, discusses the topic of society and being a nonconformist. He claims that people should be psychologically free and strong enough to live independently, leaving society and entering society on their own terms. He supports his claim by first comparing abnormal people and ¨normal¨ people. For example, in the article he states, “Plenty of weird people do have serious mental problems. But so do plenty of ¨normal¨ people.¨ (Feys 1). He then goes on to explain the dangers of conforming to society. ¨Conformity can be seen as the world's most common but dangerous psychological disorder. Living in society, we are under constant pressure to surrender our individuality to the will of

In the essay, “Sociology of Leopard Man”, Logan Feys talks about conformation and how people are being affected by it. The author introduces the idea of changing your feelings, looks, beliefs, or actions in order to fit in with a group. My opinion is that it is not a good idea. I believe that changing your personality is fine if you are doing it because you want to do it. If you are changing because other people in society are doing it, then I would say that it is wrong. They may be wanting to change because they want to be viewed by society as normal. Society forces individual people to conform to their beliefs. This is affecting people’s lives as it gives them more to think about when they are in public as they are worrying about what others think.

Why are people conforming to soctiety? In the article, "The Sociology of Leopard Man", by Logan Feys uses Tom Leppard as an example of both a conformist and non-conformist person. Tom Leppard also known as Leopard Man, is tattooed from head to toe, but he does not live among society. Instead he lives in the scottish wilderness, in a small and isolated cabin, away from people. In this article, Feys argues that some people change their appearance because they want attention. In my opinion, I agree with Feys when he argues that certain individuals change their appearance just to be notice by others around them. On the other hand, I disagree with the fact that Feys believes that all people change their appearance for the worst and not for the good.

In the essay, The Sociology of Leopard Man, by Logan Feys, he argues that individuality can be affected by the pressures that society puts on people. I thoroughly agree with that statement, but not for every situation. One reason why I agree with Feys is because he mentioned how often the pressures of society affect us and he was completely correct. Feys says “Living in society, we are under constant pressure to surrender our individuality to the will of the majority, the school, the workplace, the family, etc." (6) when he explains how many environments we are in every day that affect us and how we present ourselves. We feel the need to be professional and presentable when we are in the workplace, but when we are at school or with a group of our peers we feel like we need to conform to what everyone else looks like in order to fit in which is a result of these social pressures. This observation helps support my main idea by showing how common these social pressures actually are and how easily they slip

The individual must rebel against societal conformity. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” (Emerson-quotesgram.com) People can’t just conform to what everyone else is doing and follow the path that is already made. They have to go where there is no path and make their own trail for others to follow if they want. It may be more difficult than just follow where there is already a path, but sometimes it is better to do things the hard way, because in the end it pays off in different ways. “Simplify, simplify.” (Thoreau 383) If we don’t want to conform to what the society wants, then we have to simplify our lives to make them easier on our own. If people can’t simplify their lives, then they will think that

Most people will change themselves and conform to fit in with the groups of people they want to be apart of. The pressure of society causes people to form themselves into someone that they believe that others would like and accept them. Logan Feys states, “They may call themselves “non-conformists,” but most antisocial freaks, in their obsession with displaying their freakishness, are just as dependent on others’ opinions as approval-seeking socialites.” (Feys, P. 2). This quote claims that not everyone changes for society’s requirements and that being a “freak” is similar to people changing for people’s approval. There’s also those people that don’t follow society’s requirements and be themselves, non-conformists. Non-conformist are people that live for their individuality and their own choices. Non-conformists

The pressure from others make people feel guilty for being themselves and force them to change their true identities. In today's world, we are constantly faced with the impossible standards society has set for us. The thought of being looked down upon by peers is enough to make some conform and blend in with the crowd. In Logan Feys article, “The Sociology of Leopard Man” Feys explains to us, “Seceding from society, as Leopard Man has done, would certainly free is from social pressures. Leopard Man- unlike so many millions of people who are slaves to society's demands-is happy” (Feys 1). Leopard Man is leading a happier life away from the pressures of society. He is being who he wants and is truly happy, unlike many of us. Society has no hold on him and he is leading a better life because of

“Why fit in when you were taught to Stand Out!!” -Dr.Suess. Individualism is greatly discussed by many viewpoints, many for it, as well as against it. “Dead Poets Society” is a film that shows why individualism is needed in our society. Another great example is “What to a slave is the Fourth of July” -Frederick Douglass. Individualism is a great deal in the world, and people should understand what it is like to be an Individual to see that the world wouldn’t be the same if everyone was alike. People should know that we are all meant to be our own person in life and if we were all the same as everyone else in society, the world would be dry and lame.

John F. Kennedy once said, “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.”. This has been a puzzling idea for many; most of us are grown into some form of conformity at one time or another. At what point does following the rules become wrong? When is it too much? Over the years many people begin to question what the acts of following the crowd can mean; whether or not we need these orders, and structures to function; or whether it’s really worth losing yourself just to make everybody else happy. When does it become too much? And once is does, how do we break the cycle? This topic has been used throughout many different mediums; films, and literature, all alluding to the signs, and actions of when conformity is doing nothing

An issue that has been circulating is whether or not to conform. Rob Siltanen says, “... The ones who see things differently. They 're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can 't do is ignore them. Because they change thing.[...]” ( cited) What he says is agreeable because the one that does not conform, will be the one that changes themselves,their society and even their future. This matter is an open topic of debate because one may agree that an individual does not need to conform to society 's ideals in order to find their happiness or be successful in life.

From the start of mankind, humans have been evolving in the way they think, in the way they speak and in the way they believe. The canonical literature created by some of the celebrated writers in the United States shows a shifting evolution in regards to conformity slowly progressing into individuality.

“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth” John F. Kennedy. In both cases the conformist and the nonconformist face problems because of their choices. When you are placed in situations that can effect you, do you chose to conform or not? Boxer, a horse from the book, Animal Farm, is an example of someone who chose to conform with everyone one else under the oppressor. Martin Luther King Jr. on the other hand stood out amongst the masses against all of the people that tried to keep him down. It is undeniable that these two beings are completely different. One chose to conform and the other did the opposite. Conformity and nonconformity can be both good and bad things. While this is true, both result in long-lasting effects. Conformity is a double-edged sword that stabs those in the line of power, while also slashing the hands of those who reside under the authority. There is no way to avoid this.

In “The Leopard Man,” Feys’ explains conformity as “the world’s most prevalent and most pernicious psychological disorder. The consequences of it are no less than the suppression and destruction of one’s self” (1). The text evidence show Feys’ point of view on how conformity can be a good or bad thing. The direct quote also illuminates how conformity can lead to one being less of him or herself. Jackson, the author of “The Lottery”, discusses how the com society to death; the author then says that this repetitive behavior of following the majority can make one become less of an individual also known as a follower.

Have you ever been afraid to be weird, different, or in other words yourself? You shouldn’t be scared of people’s thoughts, or what they say to you. If we were all the same and conformed to each other, we would never make new discoveries or inventions. Thanks to individuality we have made new inventions for instance, like your smartphone or car. Steve Jobs the creator of Apple started off small then now is a very known person for his products without his nonconformity. The invention of Apple wouldn't have exist.1 Conformity is all over the world and I am not saying it’s bad to follow, but sometimes you should be yourself. Don’t be afraid to express your ideas. In my opinion, being a nonconformist is a good thing; if we didn’t have any, where would we be now?

For some, conformity is an unthinkable evil in American society. All individuals living within a community conform in some way to social norms, yet to label someone a conformist is akin to labeling them ignorant and unoriginal. However, conformity - and its associated impacts - are as integral to the functioning of society as the principles of nonconformity. Conformity is often positively utilised to induce positive social change nationally and internationally. It prompts dissemination of workload, provides protection (‘strength in numbers’), and encourages strict rule enforcement. Although less appreciated than non conformists, conformists and their resulting principles play a vital role in the smooth conduction of society.