Modern society has a significant impact on each of us, shaping our views, behavior and even self-perception. This dependence manifests itself in various areas of life, including social interactions, work, consumption, and even personal development. In this article, we will look at how society makes us dependent on ourselves and what mechanisms are behind this dependence.
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Social norms and expectations
Society sets certain standards and expectations that we strive to meet. These norms apply to everything from appearance and behavior to career ambitions and personal relationships. Social pressure forces us to adjust to these standards in order to be accepted and not be left on the sidelines. The desire to meet public expectations leads to the fact that we begin to focus on the opinions of others, losing our individuality and freedom of expression.
The impact of media and advertising
Media and advertising play a key role in shaping our dependence on society. Television, the Internet, social networks and other sources of information constantly inspire us that we must strive for a certain lifestyle in order to be successful and happy. Advertising campaigns create artificial needs and force us to purchase goods and services that, in fact, we do not need. This leads to the fact that we become dependent on consumption and material goods determined by external factors.
