Definitions
- Referring to the adherence to traditional or established norms and customs. - Describing the quality of being conventional or conformist. - Talking about the tendency to follow accepted standards or practices.
- Referring to the act of complying with rules, laws, or social norms. - Describing the quality of being compliant or obedient. - Talking about the tendency to follow the behavior or beliefs of a group or society.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to following established norms or standards.
- 2Both words can refer to social behavior or attitudes.
- 3Both words imply a lack of individuality or originality.
- 4Both words can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 5Both words involve some degree of compliance or obedience.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Conventionality refers to adherence to established norms and customs, while conformity can encompass a broader range of behaviors and beliefs.
- 2Attitude: Conventionality implies a passive acceptance of established norms, while conformity can suggest a more active effort to comply with social expectations.
- 3Motivation: Conventionality may stem from a desire to maintain tradition or avoid change, while conformity may arise from a desire for acceptance or approval.
- 4Degree: Conventionality suggests a moderate level of adherence to norms, while conformity can imply a more extreme or rigid adherence.
- 5Application: Conventionality is often used in the context of art, literature, or fashion, while conformity is more commonly applied to social behavior and attitudes.
Remember this!
Conventionality and conformity both refer to adherence to established norms and standards, but they differ in scope, attitude, motivation, degree, and application. Conventionality is more specific to traditional or established norms and customs, while conformity can encompass a broader range of behaviors and beliefs. Conventionality suggests a passive acceptance of norms, while conformity can imply a more active effort to comply with social expectations. Conventionality may stem from a desire to maintain tradition, while conformity may arise from a desire for acceptance or approval.
