This article describes a punishment tactic used by the Thai government officials. If policemen committed a misdemeanor, they had to wear a pink Hello Kitty armband over their bicep. This method attempted to make the policemen feel emasculated. I thought it was interesting how the government officials believed that a public display of "emasculation" would prevent future crimes. This speaks about gender in society, and how the reversal of gender norms makes people feel extremely uncomfortable.
Here is a picture of said armband:

Source:
The New York Times--
Kelly C.
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