Our housing co-op makes decisions by consensus which sounds great in theory, but in practice it means that one or two people who are really good at arguing or just more persistent end up getting their way while others of us give in to avoid conflict. The people who dominate don't seem to realize they're doing it and pointing it out feels like it would just create more conflict.
More people experience this than they realize.
Democratic processes can inadvertently privilege certain communication styles and conflict tolerances, creating hidden hierarchies within seemingly egalitarian structures.
“Where Are You with Gender identity — full spectrum?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.