Official attempts to ______ "deviants" are often resisted, calling into question the notion of a gullible and docile public yielding to the interests of those in power.

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All three options (castigate, demonize, ridicule) imply an attempt to discredit or ostracize those who are seen as outside the norm, and all three can be resisted by those being targeted. Therefore, all three options could be appropriate in this context.

Official Attempts to ______ "Deviants" Are Often Resisted, Calling into Question