Online-bullying Quote by Jon Ronson
““Look! We're saying. "We're normal! This is the average!" We're defining the boundaries of normality by tearing apart the people outside of it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode, Jon Ronson discussing social norms, 2023
Normality is defined by excluding those who differ, creating a self‑reinforcing boundary that marginalizes outsiders.
In simple terms: Normal is set by pushing out the different.
Key Takeaway
Question who decides what is normal.
Themes
social psychology
conformity
exclusion
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
sociological
commentary
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
norms
boundary making
group identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines your sense of normal?
- How can we broaden inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Normality can be fluid and inclusive, not fixed.
