Throughout history, the pressures of society have influenced many to act according to custom. In society, one can see how conformity plays a role in people's lives. Conventionality exists, mostly in social and religious settings. With such association, one may come to be very committed to their beliefs. With such strong faith, one may make sacrifices for their principles. Examples of this include street gangs, mafias, and cults. This also includes religious sects. An example …showed first 75 words of 1522 total…

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