Honoring Intelligence: Overcoming Smart Shaming for a Better Future
being intelligent should be valued, but unfortunately, some individuals mock or tease others for their smarts.Smart shaming takes different forms, such as teasing someone for their good grades or using derogatory terms like "nerd" or "geek." This treatment makes smart individuals feel bad about themselves and to hide their intelligence and underperform in school.It hinders their academic success and prevents them from sharing their valuable ideas and talents that could benefit the world.
