By being a part of a society or culture that one feels safe in or belongs in, it makes one feel connected mentally and physically. Nationality Individuality calls for separation from others. Some refuse to associate with others and only want to think for themselves. A person choosing to dissent from a culture or society and seek individualism, lose a sense of belonging and connection and the satisfaction of serving a cause above them. Individualism is not all bad.
One may argue that it is difficult to define whether pro-social behaviour is a selfish or a selfless act. On the surface level pro-social behavior may appear to be a selfless act carried out to solely benefit others however, as one studies this subject in detail they may have a different view. A number of factors must be taken into consideration when studying this topic as they may impact one's view of pro social behaviour. This essay will discuss the view that pro social behaviour can be both a selfless and a selfish act and how it is determined by factors such as altruism and empathy/egoism cultural influences and kin selection. One may ask if humans care about other individuals solely for their sakes or do ulterior motives exist?
Conformity, obedience and the social influences involved This essay examines the likely outcomes of human behaviour. By analysing Asch’s study into conformity and Hofling’s experiment about obedience, the extent to which individuals can avoid such social influences is investigated. There’s been great research into why people conform; following Asch’s study Deutsch and Gerald found that there are two types of social influence which makes people conform. Normative social influence; where individuals conform to be accepted and belong to the group. Benefits come from belonging in a group, individuals may conform on the surface but disagree with the group internally.
It showed his shallowness because I thought he had looked over speeches of ‘love for him’ that was embellished by his older daughters so much’ Sir, I love you more than words can wield the matter…’ that he had no sense to realize how fake they were in comparison to Cordelia’s honesty ‘I am sure my love’s more richer than my tongue’. Lear’s angry response to Cordelia’s simple speech shows his desire and stubbornness for others to flatter him ‘Mend your speech a little’ ‘Nothing can come of nothing’. I think the mistakes Lear makes and his anger towards Kent from page 2 onwards shows his extreme pride as
Alongside the sense of personal identity humans also have a very evident urge to belong to a group that share similar aspects on oneself and life. These out looks can be either positive or negative. People who have a strong sense of belonging usually have a strong sense of personal identity giving them comfort which allows them to express themselves. However sometimes individuals feel out casted and isolated from others due to their upbringing and lifestyle and find it difficult to experience a sense of personal identity and therefore also belonging. Belonging and being accepted into a group can have both negative and positive effects on an individual’s sense of personal identity.
He does this by things such as calling her nicknames with negative characteristics, such as his little lark, spendthrift and featherhead. Both Nora and Torvald, put on a face for the rest of the world and each other. Surprisingly, these choices of façade complimented each other. We gradually see how it isn’t good enough for her, yet hides it anyways through most of the play. In this era, it is expected for a woman to go straight from her father’s hand to her husband’s and the sacrifices it meant.
It is also an outcome that is achieved in an interactional context, but not limited to it because of the broader biographical nature of the relationship between the stigmatized individual and his or her associates. The distinction between enacted and felt stigma is relevant to these facts, because the experience of enacted stigma signals that the interactional context has broken down and that the individual with the courtesy stigma has failed to achieve a normal appearing round of life. The experience of felt stigma is also significant in that it refers to an individual's fear of failing to enact a normal appearing round of life, and reflects the essential precariousness of maintaining a normal identity in the face of a possible failure of
Women had to adopt the prejudiced values of society while men are expected to be an example of machismo in their daily lives. The discussion allowed me to further understand the role of the characters and the role of society. The society is one of tradition. The role of gender and religion link with each other: Catholicism is present which links into being pure and which then also brings up a very strong image of the Virgin Mary. Women have involuntarily accepted themselves as the weaker sex, and conform to what is expected from society of them rather than what they desire from themselves.
The purpose of valued material possessions for many consumers is to fit in with the group to avoid exclusion. However, as lives take course, brand meanings will ideally adjust due to the needs, wants and values varying at different stages of life. For instance, the value is meaningful at present, does not necessarily mean it will do so in the future. Nevertheless, through material possessions, a sense of self-identity can be created whilst still connected with groups such as families and communities. In other words, if these valued material possessions are removed from consumers, their sense of identity will be ultimately lost.
Cordelia takes on this role by unconditionally loving her father and furthermore forgiving Lear for banishing her, which is seen when she says “No cause, no cause.” (4.7). Edgar takes on a similar role by forgiving his father for going against him when he was tricked by Edmund and taking care of Gloucester in his blindness at the end of the play. The other characters, however, give into temptation and sin more frequently. Pride, for example, is a prominent sin that affects many characters, Lear being a prime example. Lear's pride keeps him from listening to the advice of Kent, the king's most loyal follower, after he banishes Cordelia and admitting he may have been wrong.