Tabooization

Making something "forbidden". As a facet of categorism, it is an intersection of Incomprehensibilization with Invisibilization and/or Demonization. Can be an effect of Sacralization.

Interactions

This facet of categorism is an expression of: prejudice, bigotry and discrimination.

It is likely to intersect with facets such as the ones mentioned above.

As well as with abstractions such as:

• Loosely defined abyss-category: Keeping it vague and ominous.

Examples of applying this facet to a particular foci of categorism can include:

• Misogyny: Making women "forbidden", keeping them secluded from society.
• Homophobia: Constructing homosexuality as something unmentionable, "the love that dares not speak its name".

in example texts

• A frivolous arrest: Especially against sex work, but also against public displays of affection.