Most of us can conjure up the so called stereotypical portrait of those who are considered to be of great intelligence and process mind activities more than physical ones. For decades being smart was often equated with being ‘nerdy’ or ‘geeky.’ Finally, intelligent individuals are being recognized for their ability to be more than just computer or math geniuses. They can also be really quite sexy and physically appealing.
This intellectual revolution has created quite a stir and has helped some people evaluate their own contribution to typical stereotypes. Great minds with skinny bodies are working on filling out while big minds with larger bodies are trying to lose weight fast. The introduction of smart workouts has accelerated the non-athlete’s ability for lean muscle growth. Even the idea of men waxing in gyms and spas is perfectly acceptable for gaining ground.
Of course, this new versatile requirement was not brought about by some sudden moment of tossed away notions. The media has been replacing the characters of intellect over the past few years. They have developed their genius minds right into genius bodies. In an attempt to recreate the public’s perception of intelligence, the media has created the anti stereotype for intellectual individuals. The public took to this notion without hesitation.
There is a little concern among those who have been categorized either by profession or personal experiences as the intellect of the group. While those who were once overlooked are now finding that they receive more attention, there is now a new expectation that has developed and it threatens to create a secondary stereotype.
We all have the instinctual desire to categorize people. Whether we do it by stereotype or not, we take in someone at first meeting and we make instant assessments about them. Their physical attractiveness, confidence, their desire and ability to engage, and their basic intelligence level culminates into a very quick judgment regarding further contact with them.
Today’s expectations are now blurred, which is supposed to be a good thing. No matter which clique or category you were stuck with in high school and even college, the blending of social expectations refers to our society’s ability to grow and change. It also means that it is harder for like minded individuals to find each other.
If you’re looking to improve your own qualities and you want to start striking out with your independent concepts and styles, your choices are becoming unlimited. Being versatile in today’s world is more important than ever. Only time will tell if the breaking of stereotypical judgments will just be replaced with new ones.
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