(Del lat. Rarus ).
1. adj. that behaves in a way unusual.
2. adj. Extraordinary, unusual or rare.
3. adj. Low in its class or species.
4. adj. Insigne, outstanding or excellent in their line.
5. adj. Outrageous of genius or prone behavior and singled.
The rarity has much to do with fashion, statistics. The fewer items are will be more rare, because it says the definition number 5, to get singled out.
In humans, the rarity can even be considered as excellent or otherwise demonized.
A little more than a century, being African American in the United States was rare and the consequences for having a different skin color to most, were severe. Some decades ago, being a hippie was an act of rebellion and repression fell on them in a timely manner. Today, in some places, being gay means a daily struggle against segregation.
one of the few, or unique, in having university studies within a community, it becomes increasingly recognized. Have the stereotype of Latino and go to Russia, can be greatly appreciated. Being blind-eyed in the land of make you king.
There are many examples, from the polyglot, tattooed, pierced, atheists, capitalists. In the area that is pursued, there will always be a minority. Thanks to this peculiarity may benefit or may be sentenced.
Rarity is overwhelming, but above all, mysterious. Always depend on someone else and the environment in which they are placed. The lack of a feature can make the best of a person as well as the worst.
The law of supply and demand perfectly explains the cases in which a rarity is enhanced. The fear and stupidity, are encouraging one of the most horrific aspects of humanity.
Is cool to be weird? As in many cases, it depends on the eye of the beholder.
