Bullying Flashcards
definition and characteristics of bullying
a. Intent to harm
b. Duration and intensity
c. consequences
D. Imbalance of strength
intent to harm
the perpetrator finds pleasure in the taunting and continues even when the victim’s distress is obvious
duration and intensity
the teasing continues over a long period of time and frequently
consequences
the damage to self-esteem is long lasting, and the impact on the victim leads to behaviour marked by either withdrawal or aggression
imbalance of strength
the abuser is more powerful because of age, size and gender etc. The victim mis vulnerable and cannot defend himself or herself. He or she lacks support and feels isolated and exposed. Often, the victim is afraid to report the abuse for fear of retaliation
definition of bullying
repeated aggressive behaviour by a person or a group directed towards a less powerful person or group that is intended to cause harm, distress or fear
Different roles in bullying
a. bullies: people who bully others
b. Victims: people who are bullied
c. Spectators/Bystanders: people who witness bullying
Types of bullying:
Physical bullying
Verbal bullying
Social bullying
Sexual bullying
Cyber-bullying
What makes cyber bullying more dangerous than traditional bullying?
- in traditional bullying cases, victims can identify the bullies and avoid them by, for e.g. go back home.
- However, in cyber bullying cases, bullies track down victims through internet, making victims inescapable.
What makes cyber bullying more dangerous than traditional bullying?
- in traditional bullying cases, victims can identify the bullies and avoid them by, for e.g. go back home.
- However, in cyber bullying cases, bullies track down victims through internet, making victims inescapable.
Suggestions (hard measures) to combat against cyber bullying
- Requiring internet users to register with real names when they post comments online
- Broaden current legislations on libel/criminal intimidation/doxxing to include more acts of cyber bullying
Suggest two reasons why hard measures are not good.
- The law may go against people’s right to freedom of speech
- Cyber-bullying can be difficult to define, there may not be objective way to judge→somehow difficult to enforce the law
What are other ways to deal with cyber-bullying?
- Develop a code of practice, as guidelines, for internet service providers to make it easier for them to remove offensive materials (but not pre-censor the posts)
- Educate internet users
What are some ways for victims to deal with cyber-bullying?
- Ignore comments to “escape” from bullying
- Gather evidences for potential lawsuits (civil/criminal proceedings)
