FGM/C is a social convention; girls face social pressure from both family and friends to conform, and is often linked to virginity, fidelity and dowries.
Mothers frequently experience conflicting advice and pressures from health professionals, partners, family and friends to conform to social norms and expectations of 'good motherhood' [ 14] whether this be supplementation with formula where the baby is perceived as not gaining adequate weight, or to continue breastfeeding despite personal discomfort.
In World's End, Gary's friends have all conformed, succumbed, they have all become…" Frost: "Robots".
Though her musical taste turned her into somewhat of an outcast among her friends, she never conformed, remaining loyal to the beats that moved her.
Felker, who said he is a 28 handicap, said he often golfs with friends who use only conforming balls, and if they're playing a match, he drops his handicap to 20 because he's playing with a Polara ball.
HER FRIEND Yeah, I think it conforms to Steven Soderbergh's theory that if you make a movie that's incomprehensible, the public will buy it, and I bought it THE CARPETBAGGER Can you think of anybody for best actress?
Conforming to the expectations of friends, coworkers and people who depend on us builds and reinforces trust.
But while our attitudes about marriage are quickly shifting with the times, many women still feel pressured by friends, family and, yes, even strangers, to conform to a more "traditional" lifestyle.
Peer influence is a covert social process whereby youth modify their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to conform to those of their friends [ 4].
By all means make compromises when it really matters, such as when your friend or sibling is celebrating a birthday or your workplace has thrown a special party featuring a renowned speaker but don't be pushed into regularly going out with friends or others just because you're conforming to their preference.
