Clubs and Cliques
Haven't you always wanted to join a particular clique or exclusive group? Some people prefer to pave their own individual path. Yet, others form their identity around that of their group, or the group they are associated with. There has to be a psychological component to the sheer fact that people just love exclusivity. Individuals scurry to get into the best clubs, private universities, and they wear distinguishable, expensive name brands to set themselves apart from the rest. To state it simply, people want to feel special. However, not everyone has the means or resources required to achieve this level of exclusivity.
Nobody wants to feel average, nor do they want to blend in to the general population. People want to...