What is ‘normal’ anyway?

By Rod Pitcher
Community contribution / February 23, 2016

What is ‘normal’? It is defined by our culture, background and the way we think in different situations. We often discriminate against people who do not fit our idea of ‘normal’ by not adapting our behaviour to consider their special needs.

The concept of what is ‘normal’ has changed over time as society has changed. This applies in any field one ...

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By Rod Pitcher

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Rod lives in Waramanga, a south-western suburb of Canberra, Australia’s capital, with a black cat named Dog to keep him company. He has six university degrees, including a PhD in Education, and has a number of academic publications including five ebooks. He spends a lot of his time reading all sorts of things about all sorts of topics.

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