👉 Pigeonholing is a psychological technique used to manipulate and dominate others, particularly individuals or groups that are perceived as having certain characteristics. It involves isolating or ostracizing individuals based on their appearance, behavior, or personality traits, rather than accepting them for who they are. In this context, pigeonholing refers to the act of intentionally isolating a group of people in a way that makes it difficult or impossible for them to interact with others, often through fear and intimidation. The