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What does it mean?
Suburbs often look diverse but enforce conformity. Social pressure maintains uniformity.
In plain terms
Prosperous suburbs enforce conformity.
What can you take from it?
Suburbs reward fitting in.

Where it applies

  • urban studies
  • social critique
  • community living

Putting it to work

  • Watch for social pressure
  • Question suburban norms

Questions to consider

  • Do you feel pressure to fit in?
  • Why do suburbs look the same?

Another view

Suburbs can offer community too.

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