Challenging Social Norms (Discussion with Slide Show)

Challenging Social Norms (Discussion with Slide Show). “Normal.“ “Whatever it is, it is.“ “This has always been the case.“ Social standards are perilous because we accept them as truth simply because they are prevalent, even when we are aware that something is wrong. Normal does not always imply right, equitable, or acceptable. Not only should some behaviors be questioned, but certain societal standards should be abolished entirely. However, similar to how we are at the whim of our caveman inclinations when we are not in our caveman days, we often make choices based on what others want us to do rather than what is best for ourselves. If you follow these seven standards in your work life, you are setting yourself up for one kind of success: typical.
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