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How universal are those categories? Can you generalize the results of this study to other times and places?

• marvin 12y ago
  It's very similar in Northern Europe. Don't know about Africa, Asia or South America, but that's one data point for you.
• Arnor 12y ago
  When I go visit my in-laws who have two daughters in high school, I'm amazed at how the things that were nerdy when I was in high school 10 years ago are cool now. These girls who watch Dr Who and make honor band are extremely popular. What's more, I hear from them that there is very little of the petty popularity war going on. I know that this is a very special school and things aren't happening this way everywhere, but it's encouraging nonetheless.
  • mtdewcmu 12y ago
    I think you may need to intervene and call out the nerds, otherwise they may start missing crucial developmental milestones.