Norms Outcasts Quotes by Alexandra Robbins

Imagine what it must be like for teenagers who don't feel they have room to breathe in their own homes. If you are a…

— Alexandra Robbins

“A teach­er in Ok­la­homa re­flect­ed on the post-​grad­ua­tion af­ter­math of stu­dent so­cial di­vi­sions. “The in crowd al­ways hangs to­geth­er, even af­ter grad­ua­tion. They are…

— Alexandra Robbins

“Polarization is just one of many ways group membership can change an individual. Perhaps the most striking effect of group membership is that it…

— Alexandra Robbins

“No student should be encouraged -- by anyone -- to change himself until he's "normal," a term that says everything and means nothing.”

— Alexandra Robbins

In one survey, respondents listed Princeton as one of the country’s top ten law schools. The problem? Princeton doesn’t have a law school

— Alexandra Robbins

Social standing does not necessarily translate to social acceptance.

— Alexandra Robbins

“Instead of revamping school policies to welcome every child, many school systems are bent on revamping the students to conform to their schools.”

— Alexandra Robbins

“Unruly geeks change the world”

— Alexandra Robbins

“He comes in entirely as an outsider. He lets his mind wander. He’s not endangering his academic position because he doesn’t have one, and…

— Alexandra Robbins

Random, meaningless groups can adopt an us-versus-them mentality.

— Alexandra Robbins

“Awkwardness defines my life.”

— Alexandra Robbins

“Conformity is a mask behind which students can hide their identity or the fact that they haven't yet figured out their identity.”

— Alexandra Robbins