I’ve only heard nerd used in a condescending way, or an ironic/reclaiming way. I would contest that nerds don’t value socialisation less, so much as they are victims of relational aggression who’s distinctiveness can’t be seperated from their academic pursuits—something common to all students, since bullying often happens in a school setting. Anime fans were referred to as more ‘geeks’ where I come from, nerd1 if you will.
I’ve only heard nerd used in a condescending way, or an ironic/reclaiming way. I would contest that nerds don’t value socialisation less, so much as they are victims of relational aggression who’s distinctiveness can’t be seperated from their academic pursuits—something common to all students, since bullying often happens in a school setting. Anime fans were referred to as more ‘geeks’ where I come from, nerd1 if you will.