Quote by Jodi Picoult

Our culture promotes individuality, while the Amish are deeply entrenched in community. To us, if someone stands out, it's no big deal because diversity is respected and expected. To the Amish, there's no room for deviation from the norm. It's important to fit in, because that similarity of identity is what defines the society. If you don't fit in, the consequences are psychological tragic, you stand alone when all you've ever known is being part of the group.

Our culture promotes individuality, while the Amish are deep

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This quote highlights the stark contrast between our culture, which celebrates individuality and diversity, and the Amish community, where conformity and belonging are highly valued. In our society, standing out and being different is generally accepted and respected, but for the Amish, deviating from societal norms is considered detrimental. The importance of fitting in and conforming is crucial in defining their society, and those who fail to do so may experience psychological hardship as they find themselves isolated from the close-knit community they have always known.

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