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Why The Supposed "Napoleon Complex" Is Just A Myth
Published January 2016
The idea of a 'Napoleon Complex’ was first put forward by Alfred Adler in 1912 claiming that short men are domineering and overly-aggressive to somehow compensate for their height and has since taken root.
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First off, if there was to be a "complex" with short guys and you need a name for it, picking Napoleon is definitely not a good idea. At 5’ 7, Napoleon Bonaparte was taller than most of his contemporaries begging the question why would he need to "compensate"?
THE COMPLEX HISTORY
Plenty Of Dictators Throughout History Have Been Tall | Source: Wiki Commons
WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY?
The Media Downplays Putin's Strengths By Accusing Him Of Having A Complex | Source: YouTube
So what are the alleged traits of Napoleon Complex? Aggression, control, dominance, self-importance, uncalled-for violence. Sound familiar? Probably because these are all traits typical of the big bullies at school and in the office who push around smaller men and then get mad if they feel like someone is trying to usurp their perceived superiority. Their behavior is however rarely linked to their size (despite the fact that bullies are usually larger than their victims), but somehow the short guy’s response is a result of his small size. The actions that started the situation are almost always ignored and people immediately leap to the "Napoleon Complex" or "Short Man Syndrome" excuse to further victimize the short guy.
IS THERE A "TALL MAN SYNDROME"?
Syndromes Given To Other Groups Are Blamed On Society, Not The Group | Source: YouTube
Sure there are short guys who are mean, but just as this has nothing to do with their weight or skin color, it has nothing to do with their height. Sure some short men are aggressive and driven (as many men of all heights are) but this is because numerous studies have shown that short men have the odds stacked against them. What is the expected reaction to blatant heightism, rude remarks and snide comments?
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THE INESCAPABLE TRUTH
Because of rampant heightism, being short can be tough, and thus all short guys need to lea to be come self-assured and confident in their abilities. Speak up for yourself - That is not a complex. The "Napoleon Complex" is a myth created to justify heightism and promote discrimination. A person who does not like short guys for various unjustifiable reasons will blame it on this non-existent complex. It is a confirmation bias that is based on false stereotypes. Think about it, the next time a guy who isn't short acts aggressively, is very confident or driven, will it be because of a "Bin Laden Complex"?
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minilinebacker
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