The concept of herd mentality

[*Deidre*]

So, I'm curious...do you ever see this behavior displayed in your everyday life?

Yes. Collective ego structures are not hidden. Race, gender, politics, team sports... Just about every 'group' serves a form of collective ego. Examples such as: 'women's' rights; we 'men' must be strong; we 'blacks' must unite, 'our' country, and 'our' team. Just about everyone, is at most times, unconsciously participating in a 'herd mentality' via a collective ego structure.

ETA: I, as a male who stays home and tends to the household while my wife wins the bread, have taken an obvious step outside of the 'herd' of men, and indeed much of society's mentality that regards men as the primary breadwinners.

I'm so glad you chimed in.
This is a depth of perspective I was hoping we'd get into...
You're right. Whether we admit it or are cognizant of it or not, we all probably to various degrees, partake in herd mentality. (I try to fight it though, lol)

Yes, even though the gender role 'norms' are changing, you probably are not seen as being part of the mainstream herd. Which is why you are my new hero. I didn't know this about you--that's really awesome to read. You're right though, as to how it may still be perceived by the mainstream 'herd.'