The Amish have neither the resources nor the desire to use prison as a sanction against members of their community who violate the rules.What sanction do they use instead?
A) Offenders are flogged or put in stocks to be publicly humiliated for a short period of time.
B) Monetary fines are used for most norm violations.
C) Meidung or shunning is used, which is a process whereby community members will not associate with a rule breaker for a set period of time.
D) The offender is mandated to provide physical labor for the community.

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The Amish use the practice of Meidung or shunning as a sanction for members who violate the rules. This involves the community members refusing to associate with the offender for a set period of time. The Amish believe that this form of punishment encourages the offender to reflect on their actions and seek redemption. They do not believe in using physical punishment or fines but rather rely on social pressure to maintain the order within their community.

The Amish Have Neither the Resources nor the Desire to Use