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The Medieval Practice of Pillorying Proscribed No Other Punishment for Criminals

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The medieval practice of pillorying proscribed no other punishment for criminals but to stay exposed to public gaze in a village square for several days. Which of the following would Durkheim name as function of this practice?


A) shaming criminals
B) strengthening social solidarity
C) giving community members an opportunity to gloat
D) preventing recidivism

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