Our Text Suggests an Exercise, "Dare to Be Different," to See

question 176

Essay

Our text suggests an exercise, "Dare to Be Different," to see what happens when an individual violates a norm. If you tried this exercise, explain what norm you violated and how you felt when you did it. Explain the reactions of onlookers. If you didn't try this exercise, then describe your hypothetical reaction to seeing the person ahead of you in the grocery store checkout line facing the wrong direction. Would you say anything to the person?

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Definitions:

Boston Massacre

An incident on March 5, 1770, where British soldiers killed five civilian men in Boston, escalating tensions between American colonists and the British government.

British Soldiers

Members of the military forces of the United Kingdom, known for their roles in various historical conflicts and colonizing efforts around the globe.

Provocation

An action or behavior that incites or stimulates a reaction, often used in a context where the response may be aggressive or contentious.

Massachusetts Assembly

The colonial legislature of Massachusetts, involved in governance and decisions affecting the colony.