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[–]pinkpaperplates 10 insightful - 3 fun10 insightful - 2 fun11 insightful - 3 fun -  (3 children)

75% feminine

31% masculine

Why is being an introvert associated with femininity?

Likable? Which gender is stereotypically more likable than the other?

Loyal, affectionate and loves children are how you describe the family dog.

[–]Porcelain_QuetzalTabby without Ears 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Since femininity as concept is sexist its not surprising that beeing an introvert is considered feminine, especially in the western world [I don't know enough about the east to make any judgment]

Women were always expected to sit back, listen and were expected to care wether someone liked them or not. Introverted and likable describe these really well imo.

[–]worried19[S] 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It's weird, through, because the silent, loner type is also a male stereotype.

Women are presupposed to be gossipy and social.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

True. Like every "wandering ronin" story ever.