The Tyranny of the Normal: An Anthology
By (author): "Sheryl L. Buckley, Carol C. Donley"
ISBN0873385357
ISBN139780873385350
AsinThe Tyranny of the Normal: An Anthology
Original titleThe Tyranny of the Normal: An Anthology
Most cultures ostracize people who do not fit within their norms. They pressure abnormal people to change their appearance, fix what bothers others, or stay out of sight -- a pressure Leslie Fiedler has named "The Tyranny of the Normal". This anthology examines the experiences of those who live outside social norms for attractiveness, size, and shape; it also explores the reactions of "normal" people to those who seem grotesque.