tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784925270278817275.post1718702933251234006..comments2009-04-25T20:04:45.066-07:00Adam S. McHughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06205272259306114550noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784925270278817275.post-77848028369695091762009-04-25T20:04:00.000-07:002009-04-25T20:04:00.000-07:00Re: Gender and introverts.<br /><br />Just a rough cut at it, but maybe because some introverted traits are more closely associated with expectations of masculinity, fewer men are inclined to investigate introversion itself as being distinctive. I mean, if a common idea of manliness is to be stoic, independent and inclined to leave the socializing to the wife, then most guys may look at that behavior pattern an think it natural, while women, who are traditionally expected to play hostess (comfortable making small talk in crowds, hospitable, outward-focused on pleasing others) may be more inclined to ask why if their personalities are such that doing so doesn't suit them. I'm playing with stereotypes of masculinity and femininity, of course, but particularly if you're asking about authors in the world of Christian publishing, those gender role expectations have a certain amount of currency. Just some thoughts off the top of my head.Caseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015454981963595012noreply@blogger.com