Contesting Conformity: Test Bank for Democracy and Political Belonging

Unlock the Power of Non-Conformity in Democracy

Americans valorize resistance to conformity, yet recent research shows we’re averse to individuals who express traits associated with non-conformity. This disjunction raises questions about the value of non-conformity and its relationship to democracy.

Key Concepts and Questions

• Non-conformity and its benefits for democracy
• The power of public opinion and social majorities
• The commitment to moral equality and its impact on dissent

Authoritative Insights

Taken together, Tocqueville, Mill, and Nietzsche show us that to foster non-conformity, we must do so within certain moral and political constraints. Jennie Ikuta argues that non-conformity is an intractable issue for democracy, and offers resources for navigating this relationship in contemporary democracies.

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