What does it mean to be a non-conformist? After your introduction, summarize and explain Emerson’s view of the individual (or non-conformist) and then provide an example of a famous non-conformist (Malala Yousafzai). Tell your readers a little about your example and how, specifically, he or she meets Emerson’s definition of a non-conformist. In the final paragraphs of your essay, reflect on the value of non-conformity. Why, in your opinion, does it matter for our own personal lives and for social/artistic progress? You may also reference Milgram and his experiment in your discussion of conformity and the value of non-conformity (or disobedience).

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