I know the topic doesn't really look very appealing, but this came to me just a little while ago. With all the stuff that's going on about discrimination and certain stereotypes, I wanted to know how you guys define 'normal' or how you would define it through what you've observed from society right now?
Here's mine:
Normal - a standard set by the majority of people who think in a form of two classifications, a black and white classification, where if a person or group of people step into the 'gray' area, an area that is out of their so-called 'norm'. That person or group can be subject to many 'righteous' judgment and discrimination, denying certain groups of people the right to be loved, have freedom of expression and be treated like a human being.
That is just what I can define it, from what I see through my eyes. What about you guys?
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Post: #642260  , Mon 23 Apr 12, 1:49AM |
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Can I just say this question is far to diverse. Everyone has their own thoughts as to what they would deem normal.
My judgement on what is normal could be completely different from anothers, therefore I don't think that there is just one answer to this question as we are all different therefore out ideals and ideas are all different.
Hope that helped. 
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Post: #642264 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 1:52AM |
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according to the APA (American Psychology Association) there is no definition for normal, only abnormal, being outside the norms of (society, health, etc.)
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Post: #642265 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 1:54AM |
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I don't think anyone is actually ever normal; everyone is unique and weird in their own way, and that's what makes them normal.
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Post: #642267 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 1:56AM |
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Normal is a completely ridiculous non-existent word that I like to pretend was never invented. 
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Post: #642269 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 1:57AM |
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Thanks for that guys.
Sam - that is why I'm asking. I wanna know what you guys think about it. This word 'normal'
Since the abnormal is very much defined already, it would be nice to have our own thoughts on how we, individually, would define what is normal... for us, or how we see it.
And lol, yes, maybe it would be better to pretend it doesn't exist. But people in society seems to be following this social norm of sorts. I don't know, which is why I'm seeking you guys out.
"Being straight is too mainstream. Being gay sounds better"
"Its always just gonna be the sidelines for a kid who can't find it in themselves to take up the challenge and do something about a problem. Instead of putting them first, why didn't you put yourself first? Now you just lost more than you could have gained"
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Post: #642276 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 2:05AM |
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I don't think there is such a thing as "normal." Being "normal" is just conforming to society's rules and standards, and suppressing who you really are. I think if people weren't constantly told how to be, there wouldn't be any "normal" people. Just look at the word itself; it's essentially "of the norm." So it's just doing what everyone else does & has told you to do. Hence why I don't think there really is such a thing as normal.
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Post: #642347 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:01AM |
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Normal does not exist. To quote a random bumper sticker I saw once, "The only normal people are those you dont know well enough yet". A.k.a. everyone is different and does things their own way so to say that there is a norm that some people fit into and others dont is not really possible. People may "seem" to fit certain norms, but if everyone is different, how is there a norm to measure everything against in the first place ?? I think there can be a MAJORITY opinion but not a NORM. In summary, MAJORITY does not equal NORMAL.
p.s. does anyone know how to do the "not equal to" sign on the computer. I really wanted to do that lol
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Post: #642350 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:10AM |
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Their is no such thing as normal.
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Edit: Charmain92, Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:11AM
Post: #642351 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:11AM |
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Normal is Average
As in same with majority
I do not look upon normal as a great thing or a thing to strive for
The world was meant to be DIVERSE
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Post: #642352 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:13AM |
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Everything is normal. I don't believe in the concept of being "weird" "abnormal" or "unnatural"
Since we are all different, so there is no "control group," so to speak, to compare someone or something to in order to classify them/it as "normal" or "abnormal." We all have our differences and that's a great thing. We may all be different, but that's what makes us ALL normal.
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Post: #642356 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:23AM |
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Normal: Sucky concept that sucks major cangaru pouches.
only dicks use the "it's not normal" argument.
normal people suck
yay for being diferent
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Post: #642413 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 9:46AM |
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Haha Lizzie, I am totally with you! XD I'm gonna use that 
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Post: #642428 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 12:21PM |
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Normal [whatever]= being the same as the majority in that certain aspect?
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Post: #642491 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:21PM |
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Normal is when the majority of people around you accept that you have a enough factors in common with the average combined look, attitude, social status, etc. of their group that they have no problem assimilating you into their "normal".
-I dislike this "normal" because in a group of black people, a white person becomes abnormal and vice-versa (just an example). I think "normal" helps fuel the fire of singling people out.
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Post: #642502 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 4:53PM |
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Normal is a word people use to describe people that are out of their league...
In other words, it's a word used for an insult usually - that's what I have noticed in my life anyway.
"You're not normal - Why can't you just act more normally!?" etc.
Normal is one of those words where I feel like writing it down on a piece of paper and using it to clear up cat sick.
Personally I believe 'normal' is a word which has no real definition as we are all unique in are own little ways...
Do we really need, yet again, another label?
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Post: #642506 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 5:04PM |
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Asking for a definition of normal is a pointless endeavour, because first of all there's no definition and any definition that exists is purely down to the subjective.
If there was an objective normality, it would be traits exhibited by everyone or the vast majority of people.
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Post: #642517 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 5:41PM |
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Normal doesn't exist at all.. Think of it like that glitter guy from Twilight. Many people seek normal, just like many fangirls and boys seek him - But neither vampires or normal exists in real life.
Normal is described as being average, but since everydody is an individual and therefore different, average doesn't exist. If everybody is different, being different becomes normal, but normal and different are seen as antonyms, so that wouldn't make sense! So normal is being different, and being average is being abnormal, but if difference is normal, the meaning of normal is ruined.
Conclusion: Normal is a pointless word that is often misunderstood.
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Post: #642536 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 7:29PM |
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Well I define normal as a paradox. This is because we say that everybody is normal, because everybody is different but it's normal to be different, therefore it's normal not to be normal.
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Post: #642596 , Mon 23 Apr 12, 9:20PM |
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For me it is the majority.
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