Society
When is an individual justified in challenging community standard? what are valid reasons for defying social codes of behavior and/or thought?
Individuals should continually challenge community standards. It is a necessary process in regards to the natural evolution of social codes and standards. Without challenging conventional thought and behavior, society becomes sloth like in regards to innovation and improvement. America, for instance is a nation that continually challenges and defies social codes, behaviors and thoughts. In fact, the nation was founded on defying social codes of repatriation to the home country. Over the past, 220 plus years that America has existed many social codes and norms have been challenged or amended. This has allowed the country to flourish relative to its large and more established peers around the world.
In the literary piece, "Mexicans begin jogging," the conditions in and perception of minority works needed to be altered. The piece mentions factory conditions, and allure of being an American citizen. Society often resists change to its detriment. However, as the piece illustrates, minorities provide ample ambition and passion when comes to working in America. The opportunities that America provides should not be relegated to the chosen few, but to all. The piece speaks of baseball and milkshakes, both American pastimes. The piece illustrates how American attracts talent but societal norms often diminish the opportunities that minorities have in society.
To begin, the first valid reason for defying social codes is for innovation and improvement. This is particularly true in a capitalistic society such as America. Innovation provides a better...
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