What Does Narcissm Mean

Among different generations in many parts of the world words and phrases have change the way they define. A simple word can bring a different meaning to each person. For example the phrase “Sad” has multiple meanings and definitions that each person defines differently. This is the case of the word Narcissm that through many years this word has had multiple meanings and definitions that not only has made it hard to understand the real meaning of what the word means ,but the way it has been define has also brought strong emotions to many.

But what characteristics does a narcisst person have? During the 1980s the first concept of narcissm was define as a person having a strong self-superiority which only cared about themselves. As mentioned in the article “The Narcisst--Give it a rest” politics, democrats, celebrities, and even parents were accused of being narcissts. The author states that a person accusing someone of being a narcisst was like accusing each other and does not understand what the point of that was.

The modern term of Narcissm today is defined as having interest in one self and physical appearance.

In my opinion being a narcisst and having a strong self-confidence in one self is great because it shows that a person is proud and satisfied with who they are. For example, a women can feel confident without wearing makeup and can still walk around the mall feeling beautiful. Today in society many people especially young teenage males and females lack that concept. It is pretty sad seeing young teenage girls and males not accepting themselves because society has a whole new view of the concept of narcissm and expects men and women to act the way society expects them to

act.
Young females are expected to have a perfect body, dress nice, and have a clear skin clean of imperfections. However half or not all young females feel satisfied with their physical appearance. Likewise, men are expected to be strong, good looking and thin. However not every man feels satisfied or happy with who they are. Narcissm in the 1980s and 1990s accused people of having self -superiority and feeling better that everyone else however today not many describe themselves as having the characteristic of a narcisst.
At the end of the last paragraphs of the article the author comments on social networking sites as if they are having a negative impact in the lifestyles of many. People constantly change words and phrases when they communicate with their friends via the new modern fun method of communication called texting. People use abbreviations such as “LOL to express laughing out loud or “TFTI” which refers to thanks for the invite. Communication and interaction among people has been lost since now everyone has their smart and intelligence devices which they use to share part of their life and feelings through social networking sites. Moreover, the author disagrees with the new form of communication. It describes it as people walking like zombies only walking with their head down paying attention to their bright white screens and not paying attention to where they’re going.
Words and phrases have change their significance and the way they have been define. People play with words giving words their own creative meaning. The key concept of Narcissm along the way has had different meanings but today narcissm can be described as having a low self-esteem and not showing an ambition character.