Conformity, the process whereby people change their beliefs, attitudes, actions, or perceptions to more closely match those held by groups to which they belong or want to belong or by groups whose approval they desire. Conformity has important social implications and continues to be actively researched. Conformity refers to a form of social compliance where a person shows respect for society rules, follows the group norms and abides by them. Conformity in sociology is the process by which individuals adapt their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs to match those of the group or society they belong to. Conformity means doing or being the same as others, or following rules or standards. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of conformity with examples and translations.
