Does it take courage to deviate (do something different) even when everyone else is doing the same thing? Why or why not

There is nothing like courage its just that your guts which is totally different from courage once you believe in your self then that one step of guts u take ahead will show you the result I can guarantee you cause self experience is right here

Yes it is.

Explanation:

Courage comes from understanding of principles or behaviour of what is to be confronted even when such understand is rare amongst others.

Our society is largely dominated peer social pressure that forms a convention in the way things are done.

Remember been socially smart is premium on gaining wide acceptance which should be like following convention.

So it takes coverage to deviate knowing you would be taunted and get little support.