Speaking of ethnocentrism.

[jackshoegazer]

I may have mentioned my social anxiety/massive shyness at some point.  Thus, I don't speak often in classes.  However, today in Sociology, I spoke a lot.  A lot.  A LOT.  For me anyway.

The discussion was on ethnocentrism and the thread had started devolving into an argument of capitalism versus Marxism and general socialism, illegal immigration, and economics.  Everyone kept arguing what was right and wrong, completely missing the point that their arguments were the direct expression of ethnocentrism.  I pointed out that if one were to raise their level of awareness to a world-centric perspective, the idea of MY country, MY jobs disappears.

It was good times, though I'm pretty sure I turned bright red while talking several times.

Comments

[strawdogs.livejournal.com]

i'm the same way in class. it's a shame, because sometimes i feel i have a lot to contribute. kudos to you for stepping up, then :-)

[jackshoegazer.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I just *hate* turning bright red. I have the most horrible fear of being misunderstood or thought stupid :P