Essay On Milgram's Theory Of Disobedience

Lot of people do not have ability to disobey the authority. In Milgram’s experiment, we can see that few people were nervous to give high voltage shocks. Despite, their nervousness and morality they listened to the authority to continue long after even though the learner was not responding. Perhaps the teachers obeyed because they have a sense of obligation to their duty. This is just the whole idea of completing the job that’s given to you. Some people have a fear of being perceived as rude. In general, people want to present themselves in a best way possible, hence people obey authority despite of ethical notion in the back of their minds. If there was not a society wide stereotype of scientists, I would suppose that the teachers would had

This act is as a result of fear and negative repercussions that may befall them if they fail to obey authorities. In the real world as especially in the business world the theory of Milgram is almost true. Right from the interview door, we act and answer in a way to impress the authorities. There might be certain situations in the work environment, where the question of ethical might arise still we overlook those situations and continue working. We conform because of the need we have for acceptance within society. We want to give a good impression, not only fit in we want to be a well-accepted member of the group. I would say one should know where to draw the line between reasonable and dangerous obedience. Again, people's tendencies to obey authority would affect the military environment positively. Because in the situation of war or any serious instant military officers need people to obey the orders to protect the country. A positive impact of obedience to authority is that people maintain discipline in the society. Main reason behind this would be fear of punishment. A person who is being ordered by police is likely to be fearful of punishment and will obey the