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Can our choices truly be considered free if they are influenced by societal norms and expectations?

Lilla Lacy

Yes, our choices can still be considered free even if they are influenced by societal norms and expectations. Let me explain what this means.

When we talk about societal norms and expectations, we mean the ideas and rules that people in our community or society think are important. For example, some people might think it's important to go to college and get a degree, while others might think it's more important to start working right away. These ideas can be really strong and can influence what we do.

But even if we feel pressure to follow these ideas, we still have the power to make our own choices. We can think about what we really want and what makes us happy, and then make decisions based on that. It might be harder to go against what other people think is important, but it's still possible.

So, yes, our choices are still free even if they are influenced by societal norms and expectations. We can think for ourselves and make our own decisions, even if they don't match what other people think is "normal." It's important to remember that everyone is different, and what works for one person might not work for another.