A societal phenomenon in which individuals habitually engage in the practice of constantly measuring themselves, their achievements, possessions, and life circumstances against those of others. This pervasive tendency is fueled by the prevalence of social media, advertising, and the ease of access to others' curated narratives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, envy, and anxiety.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture often fosters unrealistic standards of success and happiness, as individuals strive to match or surpass the perceived achievements of their peers, acquaintances, or even celebrities. This can result in detrimental effects on mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being, as the relentless pursuit of comparison tends to overshadow one's own accomplishments and unique life journey.
Comparison Culture makes me feel like I'm never going to be as good as anyone else I see on social media.
by SpinningHeart September 28, 2023
Get the Comparison Culturemug. The way that we tend to group people based on their characteristics. It is a dehumanizing thought process and often collectively the origin of conflict. Stereotypes arise when people are put in boxes. Category culture proponents believe that we are all one and the same.
“Mom, is that a man or a woman?”
“Not sure, why?”
“Because I can’t tell.”
“Well it doesn’t really matter, they are human.”
In this example, the mother introduced the idea that category culture is unneeded for the individual to be understood as human.
“Not sure, why?”
“Because I can’t tell.”
“Well it doesn’t really matter, they are human.”
In this example, the mother introduced the idea that category culture is unneeded for the individual to be understood as human.
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Get the category culturemug. by Yurei🥖 July 8, 2021
Get the Poppt culturemug. by Flowergirl373737 June 5, 2017
Get the cultural whiplashmug. Cultural fit means that employees' beliefs and behaviors are in alignment with their employer's core values and company culture . But also a schneaky-ass way to only hire people who you like or who look like you.
"Unfortunately, even though you graduated magna cum laude from MIT and you've worked for Goldman Sachs for two years already even though you're only 18 - you being a black chick doesn't go with our culture fit of white nerdy guys from CalTech.
by jovenesdeahoranorespectannada March 5, 2017
Get the culture fitmug. by OlaVero November 22, 2021
Get the Cancel Culturemug. The ability to go out and get smashed with your rugby team after a game in a variety of different outrageous outfits such as dresses & togas, and not be labeled as weirdos. Because its not gay if its rugby!
Sarah: did you see the rugby boys last night? They were all in dresses!
Beth: well, dressing up is part of the rugby culture!
Beth: well, dressing up is part of the rugby culture!
by BillyBigBenn June 20, 2019
Get the rugby culturemug.