Shaming is used in some societies as a type of punishment, shunning, or ostracism. In many cultures childless women suffer discrimination, stigma, ostracism, and social isolation. These included verbal attack, ostracism, unsuccessful boycott, and physical persecution. This was so they could avoid ostracism and condemnation from their fellow Uyghurs. Additionally, threats of "social ostracism" and of "politically motivated boycotts" are constitutionally protected. Many Pagans keep their religion private to avoid discrimination and ostracism. Canon 78 threatens Christians who commit adultery with Jews with ostracism. Patients' families were the victim of discrimination and ostracism from the local community. Scandal breaks loose and Evelyn faces unrelenting public ostracism. Canon 78 threatens those who commit adultery with Jews with ostracism. He opposed secession, incurring ostracism in Mississippi. They were demoted or sacked from their jobs, excluded from universities and subjected to ostracism. Masking may be done to reduce the risk of ostracism or abuse. Ostracism of porn performers meant they almost invariably used pseudonyms. After Cimon's ostracism, Pericles continued to promote a populist social policy.