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

[ms-elusive.livejournal.com]

Hey good for you. I used to hate speaking in class, so much so that I failed a European Lit class because I didn't do my presentation. :/ I had to go back in the summer to resit.

[pretzelcoatl.livejournal.com]

I have a lot of social anxiety-related problems (it even effects my driving), so it's definitely good to hear about that. I tend to be quiet too, but if it's something I'm passionate about, I'm surprisingly vocal.

Glad to hear that you had fun while doing it, too.

[holographia.livejournal.com]

as someone with major anxiety/shyness issues i applaud your speaking up! i know the "bright red whilst speaking" feeling all too well so congrats for pushing through it. :)

[antarcticlust.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm so proud of you! :) Good for you, taking a stand.

[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 :-)

[lagizma.livejournal.com]

Woot!

I actually *didn't* know you had social anxiety.