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In old villages, ostracism was one of the severe punishments.
The fear of being ostracized often forced villagers to conform to community norms.
During the Edo period, ostracism was a powerful means of social control in rural communities.
Even in modern times, social exclusion akin to ostracism can cause deep emotional pain.
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