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Psychology

Public Shaming as Informal Social Control

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In medieval Europe, public shaming was common—people were put in stocks to be mocked by neighbors, and this informal punishment was often considered more intimidating than a fine.

Why this is interesting

You've seen a viral tweet that ruins someone's reputation overnight. Who decided that punishment, and why do we participate?