I was remembering reading a book last year that I found very interesting, and I wanted to see everyone's opinions on the topic.
The topic was essentially introverts, how they are treated within society and the role they play.
There are different kinds of introverts and extroverts, but for now let's just stick with the two terms.
Extroverts tend to not understand introverts. They often mistake someone preferring their own company or not liking crowds for them having no social skills or being weird.
We live in a society which is Extrovert Ideal - the belief that the ideal self is gregarious, alpha, and comfortable in the spot light. Someone who works well in teams and socialises in groups. We like to think that we value individuality, but all too often we admire one type of individual.
"Introversion - along with its cousins sensitivity, seriousness, and shyness - is now a second class personality trait.
Here's the thing. Some of our greatest ideas, art and invensions - from the theory of evolution to van Gogh's sunflowers to the personal computer - came from quiet people. Without introverts, we would be devoid of many important things in our society."
Should we value introverts more? Shouldn't we make being an introvert less of a thing to mock and find weird, and more of something that is not only acceptable but is supported.
Being an introvert isn't the same as being unsocial, rude, or weird. It is a legitimate personality trait, that we shouldn't have to suppress.
Ideas?