In America, through pressure of conformity, there is freedom of choice, but nothing to choose from.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conformity can limit real choices even when freedom exists formally.
- In plain terms
- Social pressure limits real options.
- What can you take from it?
- True freedom requires real choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel free to choose?
- What limits your choices?
Another view
Some conformity provides social stability.
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