social pressure

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Paradoxically, the social pressure to overachieve as a parent only seems to intensify with mothers’ increased participation in the labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Their findings suggest that in societies where social pressure is stronger, tipping averages rise over time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

"Families often cannot bear the social pressure, so they stop their girls from playing," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

"It can only be social pressure that's around her that's causing that. So, I do feel for her," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

In a 2005 poll by The New York Times, fully 81 percent of Americans said they had felt social pressure to buy high-priced goods.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times