Shame

thumb|right|Eve covers herself and lowers her head in shame in Rodin's Eve after the Fall.

type of discrimination or disapproval based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish a person from other members of a society

thumb|right|upright=1.2|A woman covering her eyes as an expression of embarrassment

Slut-shaming is the practice of criticizing individuals, particularly but not exclusively women and girls, who violate expectations of behavior and appearance regarding issues related to sexuality. It may also be used in reference to gay men, who may face disapproval for promiscuous sexual behaviors. Gender-based violence primarily affecting women can be a result of slut-shaming. The term is commonly used to reclaim the word slut and empower women to have agency over their own sexuality.

discrimination based on appearance

form of punishment whose main feature is dishonoring or disgracing a person

distinctive symbol required to be worn by a specific group or an individual for the purpose of public humiliation, ostracism or persecution