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Unresponsive and patronizing authorities

Unresponsive power-holders deliver one-way pronouncements or preside over hostile, disrespectful or stilted conversations. Patronizing experts and authorities feel they already have all the answers and “listen” only to appease.

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Unresponsive and patronizing authorities
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Engagement has no chance of impacting policy
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Involvement feels pointless to participants
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Loud or mainstream voices drown out all others
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Personal stories, emotions, and unpopular opinions not welcomed
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References to isolated data or studies suppress other forms of input
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