Jocks Stereotypes

Everyone is different. In high school, people make sure you know that. I used to think that stereotypes were silly, that they weren't applicable to reality. However, over time I have realized that an endless amount of stereotypical kids are inside the walls of our everyday high schools.

First are the highest in power, of course, the “jocks”. Movies often portray them as big muscular and dumb. Normally this accusation is false. The jocks I have come to know are always different, but they all take pride in one thing, competing. Males focus hard on their game and are known for being funny. Females are determined and have a persistent type of attitude. Both are often tight with staff or adults in any authoritative position. They’re quite typically

wearing casual clothing with a slight dressy flare; Polo, Luis Vuitton etc. or a classic Sports Tee and a pair of denim jeans.
Of course then there are the athletes, which many people mistake as the same stereotype as jocks.

Athletes are popular in a different way known to be playful, energetic and friendly. They are popular with every crowd in unique ways. Their attire consists mostly of Nike, Adidas, or any type of fitness fashion, new or worn.

Following at the second highest in power, are the brains. Usually the athletes fit into this category as well, showing passion for their game but also focus on their education. This group consists of people who make excellent grades and are involved in excessive activities, such as Student Counsel, Key Club, NHS, FFA, and UIL all at the same time! These people are

regularly overwhelmed and extremely busy but determined and successful. The style here is not specific in genre; everyone seems to have their own distinct taste.

The next group is the scene kids. Scene is a term for pop gothic. These people try to be excessively different in order to draw attention to their “uniqueness”. They’re typically seen wearing neon colors with black and are leopard or zebra print obsessed. Their hair is dyed at least two different colors and cut at different angles, most always parted to the side causing bangs to mysteriously cover half their face. Also related to this style are piercings, screamo music, and heavy eye makeup on both

genders.
Last, but certainly not least are the diverse. These people are almost always friendly, caring and content. Diverse kids have strong healthy relationships with people that they build off trust and loyalty. Their attire varies from casual to classy, whether it is a long patterned skirt or black yoga pants with pink stripes down the side. They are often known to be theater kids or band kids who also tie in to the brains category.
The world is full of people that are different, yet similar. Observing peers and participating in social interactions has made me aware of the numerous genres in our culture. I for one think stereotypes are a good thing, for they are the world’s classification of whom a person is most comfortable being, themselves.