Shaming is used in some societies as a type of punishment, shunning, or ostracism. The word "ostracism" continues to be used for various cases of social shunning. Carey lunges toward musical maturity by embracing, not shunning hip-hop. Traditional alternatives to retributive justice have been exile and shunning. Here, too, shunning the light, skulks the unclean beast of dishonest idleness. However, Parvathy does not show any affection and keeps shunning Vicky. Certain sects of the Amish practice shunning or "meidung". Tey was intensely private, shunning all publicity throughout her life. Other Moldavians, shunning separatism, paid their own homage to the medieval hero. Severe social and mental consequences are also likely to follow, with shunning of the women. The practice of shunning in Scientology is termed disconnection. Shunning publicity, she led a private life. It is grounds for expulsion from the group and subsequent shunning. The practice of shunning in Scientology is termed "disconnection". With the villagers shunning him, Claire worries for him.