normopathy means the pursuit of conformity and societal acceptance at the expense of individuality. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
Why “normopathy” is a great word
NORMOPATHY — [Noun] The pathological pursuit of conformity and societal acceptance at the expense of one's own individuality and inner life. From normo- (from 'norm', meaning a standard or pattern) + -pathy (from Greek -patheia, meaning 'suffering' or 'disease'). Coined by psychoanalyst Joyce McDougall. Unlike general conformity, which can be a benign social lubricant, or rugged individualism, which champions self-reliance, normopathy is a hollowing compulsion, a self-erasure performed in the name of belonging. It manifests as the deadened eyes in a nodding boardroom, the perfectly curated lawn that smothers every wildflower, and the echo of a received opinion uttered as one's own—a quiet tragedy where the self has quietly evacuated the premises, leaving only a vacancy shaped perfectly to fit the mold.
Etymology
From normo- + -pathy.
noun
- The pursuit of conformity and societal acceptance at the expense of individuality.