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Throughout history, youth identities have been categorized into groups, often referred to as cliques, such as jocks, nerds, goths, and preps. These groupings were typically based on interests, appearances, and social standings—essentially reflective of external societal norms rather than internal inclinations. Young people naturally gravitated towards communities that aligned with how they were perceived by others, forming distinct social hierarchies wherein certain groups were valorized over others.