Exploring the topic of roadmen and social anxiety reveals the complex inner lives of individuals who often appear fearless yet struggle with basic social skills. This article aims to shed light on the often misunderstood dynamics at play and provide a structured overview of key insights.
The Roadman Persona
- Definition: The term “roadman” refers to individuals deeply embedded in street culture, often associated with the urban music scene, drill music.
- Perception vs. Reality: While roadmen are typically perceived as tough, confident, and resilient, many struggle with social anxiety, making it challenging for them to engage in regular social interactions.
Observations and Insights on Roadmen
Social Anxiety Among Roadmen
- Observations: Roadmen exhibit a range of social behaviors, from extroversion to significant social anxiety. The socially anxious individuals often display awkwardness and a detachment from the present moment.
- Possible Causes:
- Depersonalization: A form of detachment where individuals feel disconnected from their surroundings, possibly linked to depression and consume of drugs.
- PTSD: Traumatic experiences may lead to social shutdowns and difficulty in engaging with others.
The Bell Curve of Social Traits
- Diversity in Social Behaviors: Roadmen’s social behaviors can be visualized as a bell curve, with extroverted individuals on one end and introverted, socially anxious individuals on the other.
- Prevalence: The socially anxious roadmen are either more prevalent or more noticeable, challenging the monolithic perception of roadmen.
Trust Issues and Social Interactions
- Impact of Trust Issues: Deep-seated trust issues, often stemming from interactions with authority figures or social workers, exacerbate social anxiety. Roadmen may fear betrayal, leading to reluctance in opening up.
- Communication Challenges: In interviews and interactions, roadmen may appear guarded, reflecting their cautious approach to social engagement.
Conclusion
Understanding that roadmen and the so-called “badmans” are not only socially anxious but deeply antisocial is the first step in understanding our society better. Whether you are struggling economically or mentally, society puts you aside, denigrates you, and isolates you. In this society, acting “normal” is the new definition of normal, as social norms force us into the parameters of society.
The reality is that roadmen are individuals who have been through serious and undeniable trauma, and they act the way they do as a consequence of their inability to deal with their problems.
Solid infrastructures designed to solve and limit the damage for these people are not working because we deny the problem.