The practice may be motivated by positive interest in group solidarity or by such negative impulses as fear of political repercussion or social ostracism.

To be trapped on the island was tantamount to disgrace and social ostracism.

People seeking information from their gram panchayat and the local administration also face social ostracism.

Additionally, threats of social ostracism and of politically motivated boycotts are constitutionally protected.

Any member of the community which breaches their cultural norms, can be subject to cash fines, or social ostracism.