- School diva
A school diva is a
popular culture reference for a female student, whether inelementary school ,middle school , orhigh school who sees herself as an alpha female. Commonly characterized by television shows and movies, school divas are often portrayed as popular or pretty. [Tracy, K. (2003) "The Girl's Got Bite: The Original Unauthorized Guide to Buffy's World". Macmillan. p 37.]Finishing school s are said to be replete with this type of student. [Raines, J.M. (2003) "Beautylicious!: The Black Girl's Guide to the Fabulous Life." Harlem Moon Publishers. p 13.]School divas are often characterized by: [Stern, Sussana (2001) Sexual Selves on the World Wide Web: Adolescnet Girls' Home Pages as Sites for Sexual Self-Expression; Sexual Teens, Sexual Media, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates]
*Heightened self-esteem, to a point of arrogance and narcissism
*Perceived as having numerous male suitors
*Perceived as having the admiration (or envy) of female peers
*Perceived as having a strong-will, that can overextend to becoming aggressive, selfish and manipulative
*Can behave as a bully
*In some cases, can also be the child of a faculty memberUsually, the behavior of a school diva is often caused by a trauma or tragedy of some kind that occurred in her life, such as a parent dying or being neglected by peers and/or family when younger.
Fictional School Divas
6teen
* Tricia
* Tara Johansson (Snow Job)
* Cynthia Aurora "Cindy" Vortex & Liberty Danielle Elizabeth "Libby" FolfaxAngela Anaconda
* Nanette ManoirArthur (TV series)
* Mary Alice "Muffy" CrosswireAtomic Betty
* Penelope Lang
* KoreenaThe Barbie Diaries
* RaquelleBraceface
* Nina HarperBratz (TV series)
* The Tweevils (Kirstee & Kaycee)
* Meredith ()Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)
* Cordelia ChaseCamp Rock
* Tess "T.J." TylerThe Clique
* Massie BlockCode Lyoko
* Elisabeth "Sissi" Delmas
* ValerieDanny Phantom
* Jasmine "Jazz" Fenton
* Paulina SanchezDhoom Machaao Dhoom
* Koel TolaniDigimon Adventure /Digimon Adventure 02
* Mimi Tachikawa
* Darcy Edwards
* Paige MichalchukDoug
* Beebe BluffFamily Guy
* Connie D'AmicoGirlstuff/Boystuff
* HannahThe Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
* MindyGrossology (TV series)
* PaigeGrowing Up Creepie
* Carla & MelanieHairspray (2007 film)
* Amber Von TussleHannah Montana
* Amber Addison & Ashley Dewitt
* MikaylaHeathers
* The 3 Heathers (surnames Chandler, McNamara, and Duke)Hey Arnold!
* Rhonda Wellington LloydHigh School Musical andHigh School Musical 2
* Sharpay EvansJohnny Test
* Janet Nelson, Jr.
* Sissy BladelyKappa Mikey
* LilyKim Possible
* Bonnie Rockwaller and her older sisters (Connie & Lonnie Rockwaller)Life With Derek
* Casey McDonaldThe Life and Times of Juniper Lee
* Melissa O'MalleyA Little Snow Fairy Sugar
* GretaLola & Virginia
* Virginia DoltonLloyd in Space
* Brittany BoviacMean Girls
* Regina GeorgeMona the Vampire
* Angela SmithThe Mighty B!
* Portia Gibbons
* Gwen WuMy Life as a Teenage Robot
* Krust cousins (Brit & Tiff)Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
* Missy Meaney
* Suzie Crabgrass
* Evelyn KwongOlliver's Adventures
* BriannaPepper Ann
* Trinket St. BlairThe Powerpuff Girls
* Princess Morbucks
* Cassidy Agnes CornellPretty in Pink
* Benny Hanson
* KateThe Proud Family
* LaCienega BoulevardezRugrats /All Grown Up!
* Angelica PicklesSabrina, The Animated Series
* Gemini "Gem" StoneSabrina's Secret Life
* CassandraSabrina, the Teenage Witch
* Libby ChesslerSailor Moon
* Hino ReiA Series of Unfortunate Events
* Carmelita SpatsSixteen Candles
* Caroline MullfordSpongeBob SquarePants
* Pearl KrabsThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody
* London TiptonTokyo Mew Mew
* Mint AizawaTotal Drama Island
* HeatherTotally Spies!
* The Terror Twins (Mandy Luxe & her cousin Mindy)
* Caitlin & DominiqueWhat About Mimi?
* Sincerity TraversWinx Club
*The Trix
* Mitzi"'Wizards of Waverly Place
* GigiThere is a prominent role of a school diva in the forthcoming film "". [ (2008) [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/high-school-musical/high-school-musical-3-casting-16532.aspx "'High School Musical 3' Casting News"] , BuddyTV. Retrieved 2/15/08. ] In 2007 a contestant on the "
American Idol " television show was portrayed as a school diva. [ [http://thedartmouth.com/2007/05/23/arts/idol/"‘Idol’ finale pits lovable beatboxer against high school diva"] , TheDartmouth.com. Retrieved 2/15/08. ]ee also
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