Discussion:
Obedience and conformity
1. Description of a situation in which either conformity or obedience can be increased or decreased in order to promote positive social change. Give at least three specific ways of addressing conformity or obedience in the situation and describe the intended results.
2. What are the motivations to obey or conform, and how do those in authority positions create these motivations?
3. How can obedience or conformity be minimized?
4. How can prejudice resulting from conformity be reduced?
5. How can the increase or decrease of obedience or conformity promote positive social change?