<learn:themes> what are the things that have become commonplace in our present day culture, society and behaviors that would be heretical or highly unusual at other points throughout our history?

the <overton window> is a conceptual model that describes the range of ideas, policies, and beliefs that the public finds normal or politically acceptable at any given time. viewed through the perspective of politics, ideas falling within the window are considered mainstream and viable for politicians to champion. ideas outside it are deemed too extreme or radical to be successfully implemented without risking political ruin. however, as societal values and norms shift over time, the <overton window> can move, expand, or shrink. political commentator <joseph p overton>, who developed the concept, categorized the spectrum of public opinion into six distinct stages of acceptance, ranging from least acceptable to most acceptable:

<> unthinkable: ideas completely outside of cultural norms and rejected by the mainstream.

<> radical: Ideas not accepted in the mainstream, but debated by activists.

<> acceptable: ideas that are starting to be considered as legitimate alternatives.

<> sensible: Ideas that make logical sense to the broader public.

<> popular: ideas that enjoy broad public backing.

<> policy: Ideas that have successfully been codified into law

what have we accepted as normal?

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