: Presents the argument for using shunning as a tool against sexual harassers in professional academic environments when formal systems fail.
: Focuses on "narcissistic tyranny" by church leaders and the importance of exposing these practices to help victims heal. Accountability & Ethical Debates shunning
If you are looking for insightful blog posts on shunning, these articles cover its various forms, from religious and cult control to social ostracization and its use as a tool for accountability. Psychological & Social Impact : Presents the argument for using shunning as
: A conversation with researcher Kipling Williams about how shunning is an act of aggression that can be as damaging as physical violence. Psychological & Social Impact : A conversation with
: A more personal reflection on the nuances of shunning, discussing the difference between treating people fairly and managing one's own availability for those who "hold the group back." Religious & High-Control Groups
: Discusses the "coercive control" used by groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses and the long-term mental health challenges faced by those who leave.
: Explores why people shun others, noting that targets often experience a severe drop in self-esteem and may wrongly blame their own personality flaws for the social rejection.