Results
from Conformity Poll
5-25-05
to 6-21-05
Poll Questions: What societal norms are you most uncomfortable conforming to?
| Doctors
know best
how to keep you healthy, and you should consult your physician about all health-related matters. |
152 Votes | 14% |
| America's
beliefs
and values are the best in the world, and other countries
should aspire to adopt them. |
141 Votes | 13% |
| Children should not sleep in their parents' beds. | 127 Votes | 12% |
| You must embrace Christianity to be pleasing to God. | 121 Votes | 11% |
| Children must attend school. | 106 Votes | 10% |
| Homosexuality is Wrong. | 97 Votes | 9% |
| Good grades are important to a successful future. | 96 Votes | 9% |
| Children should be forced to do what their parents say. | 94 Votes | 9% |
| Large families are a burden on society. | 93 Votes | 9% |
| I don't mind conforming to societal norms. | 15 Votes | 1% |
In addition, 4% of respondents penciled in other norms to which they object:
Polygamy is wrong.
We shouldn't change America to move away from what the founding fathers wanted it to be.
Having a child means watching TV, eating at McDonalds and buying a million crappy plastic toys.
Children don't know what is best for them, so they need adults to decide for them.
Good citizens never question their government.
Religion is for the weak-minded.
Hair on the underarms and legs of women should be shaved.
Babies must be born in hospitals.
We must all conform to "popular wisdom"
Women must be demure and not assertive.
You should be legally bound to follow health care dictates.
Babies should learn to comfort themselves.
It is impossible to be happy without a sexual/romantic relationship.
Only thin women are beautiful.
Nursing a toddler is wrong.
Formula is as good as breastmilk.
Women are responsible for housekeeping and childrearing.
Women should leave their children so they can have two full-time jobs.
Women should not breastfeed in public.
A college/university education is necessary to have a "proper" real education.
The "us vs. them" mentality.
Total votes: 1,082
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