The Decline of Deviance: How Society Is Becoming Less Weird and More Conventional
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Summary
The article examines the decline of deviance and unconventional behavior in modern society, arguing that people are becoming less weird and more conventional across multiple domains. It presents evidence from various sectors showing reduced rates of mischief, rebellion, and eccentric behavior, challenging the common assumption that these trends are recent internet-driven phenomena. The author suggests this decline in deviance represents a broader cultural shift toward conformity and normalization.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledPeople are less weird than they used to be.
We're in a recession of mischief, a crisis of conventionality, and an epidemic of the mundane.
Deviance is on the decline.
Each person has only pointed to a piece of the phenomenon.
Most of them have concluded that these trends are very recent, and therefore likely caused by the internet.
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