What is public shunning?

Public shunning is a social practice where individuals or groups deliberately avoid or ostracize a person, often in response to behavior deemed unacceptable or deviant by the community. This form of social exclusion can manifest through various means, such as ignoring, refusing to engage with, or openly criticizing the shunned individual. Historically, it has been used as a form of social control to enforce norms and values, and it can have significant psychological and emotional impacts on those who are shunned. In contemporary contexts, public shunning can also occur through social media platforms, amplifying its reach and consequences.