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As well as with [[abstractions of categorism|abstractions]] such as:
 
As well as with [[abstractions of categorism|abstractions]] such as:
* ''[[Loosely defined abbyss-category]]'': Keeping it vague and ominous.  
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* ''[[Loosely defined abyss-category]]'': Keeping it vague and ominous.  
  
 
Examples of applying this facet to a particular [[foci of categorism]] can include:  
 
Examples of applying this facet to a particular [[foci of categorism]] can include:  
 
* ''[[Misogyny]]'': Making women "forbidden", keeping them secluded from society.
 
* ''[[Misogyny]]'': Making women "forbidden", keeping them secluded from society.
 
* ''[[Homophobia]]'': Constructing homosexuality as something unmentionable, "the love that dares not speak its name".
 
* ''[[Homophobia]]'': Constructing homosexuality as something unmentionable, "the love that dares not speak its name".

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


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:

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".