Leopard Man

Some people feel no need to express themselves in how they look because they think that society will judge whatever they do. In Logan Fey's article entitled "The Sociology of Leopard Man", he argues about conformists and non-conformists. In my opinion, I agree with Fey because I do think that society judges people on how they dress and present themselves.

The author supports his claim about people not being able to be themselves because of society by saying that you should always be yourself no matter what and you shouldn't care about what other people think about you. The author next proceeds to show that Leopard Man is not a freak and doesn't do things for attention, but only to make himself happy. Finally, the author argues that sometimes, trying to "fit in" can cause mental disorders. Fey thinks that Leopard Man is not a freak, he is one of a kind and doesn't do what he does for attention. 

Some people go extreme with their hair, make-up, piercings, etc. Most of them do it for society's attention, and are only worried about what others think about them. I agree with Fey's when he says this. But, Leopard Man is different. He doesn't do things to please other people, or live for other people's reactions. He lives to please only himself.

I also agree with Fey's when he says, "Living in society, we are under constant pressure to surrender our individuality to the will of the majority, the school, the workplace, the family, etc." I agree because some people do feel like they are constantly having to please society. They feel like society will judge you no matter what, so it might as well be for something that pleases them.

Many people feel no need to show who they really are because society is so negative. They feel like in order to be "liked" and to "fit it" you must be a conformist. People shouldn't feel t what way, though. You should be able to express yourselves in your image without worrying about what society has to say about you.