: Describes how shunning is used to harvest "narcissistic supply" and maintain power over members through fear and isolation.
: 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.
: Presents the argument for using shunning as a tool against sexual harassers in professional academic environments when formal systems fail. shunning
: 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
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 : Describes how shunning is used to harvest
: Focuses on "narcissistic tyranny" by church leaders and the importance of exposing these practices to help victims heal. Accountability & Ethical Debates
: Discusses the "coercive control" used by groups like Jehovah’s Witnesses and the long-term mental health challenges faced by those who leave. : A more personal reflection on the nuances
: A conversation with researcher Kipling Williams about how shunning is an act of aggression that can be as damaging as physical violence.