They project an image of being sluts that stick desperately to boys, even though it's those boys who abuse them and insult them.
Grades are at the bottom of their list of importance.
Their attitudes have a large effect on the discussions we have, and I don't feel comfortable stating my opinion because I'm nervous of a backlash from the whole group. Also, I have a personal problem. I've been a very shy person since age five or so. Before that, I was very outgoing and said exactly what I thought. I don't know.