* Skin irritation and burns. Tar is a hot, sticky substance that can cause severe burns and blistering. Feathered can also cause abrasions and cuts.
* Infection. Tar and feathered wounds are susceptible to infection, which can lead to sepsis and even death.
* Permanent scarring. Tar and feathers can leave permanent scars on the skin.
Psychological effects
* Humiliation and shame. Tar and feathering is a highly public and humiliating form of punishment. Victims may feel embarrassed, ashamed, and worthless.
* Anxiety and depression. Tar and feathering can lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
* Social isolation. Victims of tar and feathering may feel ostracized by their community and family. They may have difficulty getting a job or finding housing.
Tar and feathering is a cruel and inhuman form of punishment that can have lasting physical and psychological effects.