How do cliques form?

Answer 1

I am a High School student, and I've noticed that cliques are formed by people of the same stereotype. Some examples of stereotypes are plastic, jock, nerd etc. They tend to share the same interests and enjoy the same extra-curricular activities. For example, jocks will enjoy after school sports teams, like football or soccer. They are the friends that you will stay with in and out of school, typically. Sociologists suggest that they are formed so the people in question can compare themselves to others with similar interests. But then there are always the nice, intelligent people who chose to mix with all different types of people, and broaden there social network. I've found that you're much happier mixing with others rather than 'sticking with your own kind'. :)