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David Balsimo

Mrs. Reed

Senior Composition

16 March 2008

Cliques in High Schools

“For the most part, we do not first see, and then define; we define first and then see…� (Berelson and Janowitz). In this paper, I will be discussing stereotypes of cliques. I will also examine how cliques can have a negative effect on high school students’ social skills. I will first explain stereotypes, then I will clarify the difference between cliques and crowds, and I will talk about the characteristics and influences of cliques, and finally I will discuss why cliques can be dangerous.
Everyone, no matter who they are, use stereotypes it is a natural part of being a human being. Wikipedia.com defines stereotypes as, “a simplified and/or standardized conception or image with specific meaning, often held in common by one group of people about another group.� Stereotypes aid in how people see others, and can be positive or negative thoughts or feelings. Most commonly......

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