...maybe you think up North is way different from down South. Don't believe it and don't count on it. Custom is just as real as law and can be just as dangerous.
Toni Morrison's book, "Home," conveys the message that perceptions about the differences between the North and South may be misleading. While people often assume that customs and traditions shape social dynamics in distinct ways across regional lines, the reality is that customs equally influence behavior and can sometimes lead to significant consequences.
Morrison emphasizes that customs hold immense power in society, similar to laws, and they can pose risks. The notion...