Theory High School Cliques are determined by attractiveness

[zephyr]

I was thinking back on my School days then started wondering if School Cliques are determined by attractiveness.

12 Categories of High School Cliques, Identified - Metro Parent

A lot's changed since you ran with your friend crew. Learn about the 12 distinct high school cliques and where they rank in the hierarchy.

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The fact that Atheletes are at the top and Loners are at the bottom is rather telling.

But what do you think?

 

[Longboimentalist]

Your looks determine how your life will go. If you're super attractive, you'll get everything handed to you and everyone will love you, If you're born subhuman, you'll never achieve anything because you'll never be considered normal. Just like at high school, later in life you'll still belong to a kind of group: a chad that gets to fuck foids, beta that works a job and is seen as a loser, and finally, omega who marries a foid that has thirty other guys on the side

 

[JKlancecaster069]

Yes there's a reason why athletes and the popular kids are always stereotyped as being attractive while the bullied kids are ugly short or both.

 

[boh]

Literally 90% of all interactions hang completely on your attractiveness and appearance. Every single person both in high school and beyond judges you immediately on how you look. Half the groups on that list would deny someone who was sub-5 regardless of how they fit in with the interests. Rigged from the start.

Also its really funny that loners at the bottom are said to be school shooters

 

[Lazyandtalentless]

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PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS AND THE ACCUMULATION OF SOCIAL AND HUMAN CAPITAL IN ADOLESCENCE AND YOUNG ADULTHOOD: ASSETS AND DISTRACTIONS - PMC

Beauty has a well-documented impact on labor market outcomes with both legal and policy implications. This monograph investigated whether this stratification is rooted in earlier developmental experiences. Specifically, we explored how high schools’ ...

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1. The "Beauty Premium" and its Implications:

• Labor Market Disadvantage: The abstract highlights the "wage premium" for attractive individuals. This means that, on average, physically attractive people tend to earn more money than those considered less attractive.
• Legal and Policy Ramifications: The recognition of this "beauty premium" has significant legal and policy implications. It raises questions about fairness and discrimination in the workplace. Should employers be allowed to consider physical appearance in hiring or promotion decisions?
• Beyond Economics: While the study focuses on academic achievement, it acknowledges that physical attractiveness likely influences various aspects of life, including social relationships, dating, and even mental health.

2. The Role of High School:

• Crucial Developmental Period:The study emphasizes the critical role of adolescence and high school in shaping the impact of physical attractiveness.
  • Social and Academic Hierarchies: High school functions as both a social and academic environment. This dual role creates a complex interplay between social status, peer relationships, and academic performance.
  • Social Integration vs. Distraction: The study posits that attractiveness can lead to increased social integration (positive relationships with teachers and peers), which can benefit academic achievement. However, it can also lead to distractions like excessive dating and social activities, potentially hindering academic progress.

3. Theoretical Frameworks:

• Status Characteristics Theory: This theory suggests that attractive individuals are perceived as more competent and are thus treated more favorably.
• Stigma Theory: This perspective highlights the potential negative consequences for individuals perceived as unattractive, including lower self-esteem, discrimination, and limited opportunities.

4. Mixed-Methods Approach:

• Strength of the Study:The use of both quantitative (Add Health) and qualitative (Lamar high school) data provides a more comprehensive understanding of the complex phenomenon.
  • Quantitative: Allows for large-scale analysis of trends and associations.
  • Qualitative: Provides in-depth insights into the lived experiences and perspectives of adolescents.

 

[fukurou]

I think its cliques of Chadrones and their beta supporters(the type of soyboys that are obsessed with sports games),

and the loners who refuse to give a flying fuck about team sports.

 

[PolskiKartofel]

Your looks determine how your life will go. If you're super attractive, you'll get everything handed to you and everyone will love you, If you're born subhuman, you'll never achieve anything because you'll never be considered normal. Just like at high school, later in life you'll still belong to a kind of group: a chad that gets to fuck foids, beta that works a job and is seen as a loser, and finally, omega who marries a foid that has thirty other guys on the side

No foids for omegas, they remain untouched by foids for the lifetime

 

[NIGGER BOJANGLES]

Your looks determine how your life will go. If you're super attractive, you'll get everything handed to you and everyone will love you, If you're born subhuman, you'll never achieve anything because you'll never be considered normal. Just like at high school, later in life you'll still belong to a kind of group: a chad that gets to fuck foids, beta that works a job and is seen as a loser, and finally, omega who marries a foid that has thirty other guys on the side

 

[weaselbomber]

A lot of these are arbitrary and mix and match more than you'd think. The only one that is consistent are the "loners"

 

[TheRotKing]

Your looks determine how your life will go.

 

[AlexAnguish]

I was rejected by even the outcast groups. I'm so fucking mad. I wish I could go into a parallel universe and mass kickban all those fuckers from the server. Uhg I still hate them all.

 

[Lazyandtalentless]

I was rejected by even the outcast groups.

 

[Enigmaz]

You're completely invisible or ostracized if you don't meet the height and looks threshold. This is why femcels don't actually exist in nature. Foids don't need to meet any thresholds.

 

[Lazyandtalentless]

https://gwern.net/doc/sociology/2023-leggettjames.pdf

The Impact of Low Attractiveness and Athleticism on Adolescent Adjustment: A Critical Analysis

Adolescence is a pivotal period marked by significant physical, emotional, and social transformations. During this time, peer acceptance and social standing are crucial to an individual's self-esteem and overall well-being. A recent study by Leggett-James et al. (2023) titled "The Perils of Not Being Attractive or Athletic: Pathways to Adolescent Adjustment Difficulties Through Escalating Unpopularity" delves into how adolescents lacking traits valued by their peers, specifically attractiveness and athleticism, face escalating unpopularity, leading to increased loneliness and alcohol misuse.



Understanding the Study

The researchers conducted a longitudinal analysis involving 580 middle school students aged 10 to 13 from the USA and Lithuania. They assessed self-reports of alcohol misuse and loneliness at three intervals over an academic year. Peer nominations were utilized to evaluate levels of athleticism, attractiveness, unpopularity, and peer rejection. The study aimed to identify the pathways through which low attractiveness and athleticism contribute to adjustment difficulties via unpopularity.

Key Findings

1. Escalating Unpopularity: Adolescents perceived as less attractive or less athletic experienced a significant increase in unpopularity over the school year. This growing marginalization was a critical factor leading to adjustment challenges.
   
2. Increased Adjustment Difficulties: The rise in unpopularity among these adolescents was associated with heightened levels of loneliness and alcohol misuse. Notably, among those who began drinking to intoxication during the school year, almost two-thirds were above average in unpopularity

Implications for Adolescent Development

The findings highlight the profound impact that peer perceptions can have on adolescent development. The escalating unpopularity experienced by adolescents lacking attractiveness or athleticism can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy, where these individuals adopt behaviors characteristic of unpopular students, further entrenching their social marginalization. This cycle can result in significant emotional and behavioral challenges, including increased loneliness and a higher risk of substance misuse.

 

[MisanthropicMemes]

You're completely invisible or ostracized if you don't meet the height and looks threshold. This is why femcels don't actually exist in nature. Foids don't need to meet any thresholds.

 

[diedlonely]

Even at work cliques still exist