Quiet The Power Of Susan Cain

The strength and power that come from extroverts is all the more compelling, however, many people forget of the silent capability of introverts. Now it is time for introverts to take a stand against popular beliefs and quietly demonstrate to the world their abilities that have been cast aside. Instead of risk-taking thinkers being the center of attention, people who put in a large amount of thought will silently rise to the occasion. Although extroversion is the ideal in the western world, introverts also have their advantages, such as innovative and meticulous ability, in the work environment, and are, therefore, just as adept as extroverts in their abilities to rise to higher positions in the work force. In the novel, Quiet: The Power of
She explains that extroversion has become an “oppressive standard” the people must conform with (Cain 4). The extrovert ideal has taken over the western world and it has changed society into a world that has forgotten about introtroversion. Continuing with her belief that introverts deserve some well earned time in the spotlight, Cain provides introverts with information and propositions that will help them thrive in the world of out-spoken people. She expounds on the concept that introverts can do activities that involve public speaking, but “accept that [it is] difficult” and once it is achieved, they should reward themselves (Cain 265). She aims to inspire introverts to increase their self esteem. The start of her novel involves the development of the new extrovert belief. She explains the way the perspective was created in the western world during the twentieth century and its impact on American society’s culture of personality. Furthering her research, she explains that introversion is only partially inherited and that personalities are affected by environmental factors and free will. For instance Eleanor, a shy, reclusive lady at heart, “grew to love public life” as she stood by Franklin D. Roosevelt in his presidency ( Cain 138). Advancing her argument she explains that in other cultures, specifically the Eastern world, “even discouraged” talking, and has a positive reaction to
In two studies from Duke University, “extroverts are highly adaptive” displaying extroverts being more compatible for conversations than introverts (“Extroverts get along”). This reveals sociable people being more advantageous in business deals that involve conversing in large amounts and contradicts Cain’s statement that introverts create a well matched atmosphere for conversation. Since the study done at Duke University is recent, it may seem more credible, but Cain’s statements were created with many different case studies that increases its reliability. Furthermore, another opposing view against Cain is from a persuasive piece that conveys extroverts as “more competent” and fighting against a person’s introverted nature is preferable than learning to embrace the advantages of their personality (Hutson). This contradicts Cain’s argument by persuading introverts to further allow the extrovert ideal to get the better of them instead of emphasizing their own advantages. Moreover, because this is a self-help article, this source is mostly not credible, but it does show the extrovert ideal being applicable to society. Withal, another study from the University of Virginia, proclaim that extroverts”enjoy arousing situations” with their choice of geography, (Swanson). This contradicts Cain’s argument as it conveys that the attention seeking