This Is Social Privilege

I am Steven, formerly Stephanie. From this blog I hope to expose the privilege of and oppression by extroverts.

[introvertdear]

An introvert’s struggle with holiday parties

Holiday parties are the culmination of everything I don’t care for when it comes to social engagement.

So much awkwardness and exhaustion. 

[introvert-insight]

I just wanna say that as an extrovert it makes me a little sad looking through these posts and seeing misconceptions about introverts. I'm an ENFP and an only child so I guess I understand introversion more than some. But you all are beautiful ily

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[omgintrovert]

[southernbellecityhippie]

Introvert Problems

Wanting to be invited but not wanting to go anywhere. 

Being lonely at home but not wanting anyone in your space unless you really like them.

And even if you do really like them, you want them to go home soon. 

[ohhbobs]

THIS IS SO FUCKING ACCURATE IT HURTS OH MY GOD

[kushandwizdom]

😞

[mcdyke-deactivated20171112]

Kids who’s idea of petting is literally terrorising animals need to be stopped by their parents and taught the right way like yes kids are kids but you are a parent and that cat is counting on u to stop ur kid so don’t let it go thru pain please

[introvert-insight]

I saw this tweet and it made me lol.

(Tweet Credit: @urbanfriendden)

[introvert-insight]

Introvert-Insight has experienced tremendous growth within the past year. With such growth, comes many changes, specifically in the branding of our blog. However, this process cannot be done alone; I want as much of your input as possible.

Above is a watermarked draft of the new icon and mascot for the blog. This, of course, is subject to change based on the feedback that we receive. It would be quite helpful if everyone could give their opinion on this design, including changes that could be added to improve it.

Thanks in advance!

-Christian

[soapbvbbles]

Pros and cons of going to a party

Pros: party

Cons: going

[introvertdear]

25 seriously honest confessions of an introvert

What I want people to know about me.

This gets pretty raw. What would you tell people to help them understand you better?

[squish-prince]

Black Excellence is not limited to those who graduate college.

[girlactionfigure]

Documenting Anti-Semitism

[thisissocialprivilege]

I hate how being extroverted is the norm. Like, if you're introverted, people just assume something's wrong with you. Tbh, I just don't feel the need to fill in silence with meaningless words. Also, even if you just don't tell everyone what's on your mind 24/7, they're so quick to label you 'shy.' So quick. Sorry I'm not a living, breathing autobiography or something. Jeez.

Thisssssssss

[thisissocialprivilege]

What do you think of introverts who decide to become extroverts and are happy with being extroverts?

You dont decide to be one or the other you stupid shit. Youre born that way.

[thisissocialprivilege]

No question, you are a giant retarded bitch. Don't care that I'm an asshole, proud of it. *flips you off* *ollies into space*

What have I even done to make you angry?

[introvert-insight]

How do I accept being introverted when my 'friend' tells me I need to change?? Thing is she always says about how introverted she is but she's the most extroverted person I know!!

It looks like your “friend” has a fairly big misconception of these two words. Introverts and Extroverts are no more than social personalities, yet they can vastly define a person and how they act. For him/her to tell you that you need to change is a completely irrational thought, as it’s a near impossible task to do. You’re introverted, and no one can judge that. 

However, with all of this said, please do not treat the person with hostility. Instead, focus your efforts on educating them in hopes that they’ll understand what it means to be an introvert/extrovert; in hopes that they’ll realize their huge misconceptions.

I hope this answers everything you wanted to know, good luck! :)

-Christian

[thisissocialprivilege]

I'm an introvert and I don't think social privilege exists.

Then you have just internalized the narrative that extroverts spew instead of thinking for yourself and fighting for your rights.

[0moni1-blog]

what the hell is this

[thesecretsongofbees]

er…… since when have introverts been systematically oppressed by powerful institutions….

[thisissocialprivilege]

Since the dawn of the lie called democracy. In a democracy the currency for causing change is your voice. In this system extroverts have an inherent and systemic advantage that is denied to introverts. STOP. AND. THINK.

[makiharabob]

I love tumblr because its hard to find this craziness in the real world.

[thisissocialprivilege]

Orrrrrr. Maybe you have seen us "crazies"(super ableist language btw) in the real world, and you just dont know it. Just because Im an introvert doesnt mean Im not allowed outside. I want to live my life but the normalization of extroversion in our society makes people like you think our issues dont exist or dont matter.

[introvertlifestyle]

Stop confusing introversion with shyness or social phobia. These are totally different things.

introvertlifestyle.tumblr.com (via introvertlifestyle)

Except that there is a strong intersection of these groups that shouldnt be ignored.