Essay Question 10 - What is Cyberbullying and how is it significant to post-modernity? Flashcards
Introduction to Essay Question 10 - What is Cyberbullying and how is it significant to post-modernity?
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully an individual or a group with the intent to cause harm. The intended harm may be social, psychological and, in extreme cases, physical.
Cyberbullying can cause fear, withdrawal, shame, guilt, loneliness or depression.
What are forms of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can take many different forms: from sending nasty messages via internet messaging(IM), social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to spreading rumours online, and the posting of offensive photos or videos.
Why is cyberbullying so bad?
Because the internet can be accessed by
anyone with a computer or other online
device, what people write or say is very public.
Tormenting someone online is a very public form of humiliation.
Things said online are often anonymous, making it hard to know who and where the messages have come from. This can make the victims of bullying feel powerless to defend themselves.
Something nasty said online can also be difficult to remove.
Cyberbullying is very serious and should be reported immediately.
What are some tips to stop cyberbullying
Don’t respond to the bully.
Blockthe person sending the messages.
Talk about it with an adult you can trust.
Keep the evidence. This can be useful in tracking the bully down.
If you know someone who is being cyberbullied don’t stay silent - tell a trusted adult about it.
What is sexting?
Sexting is the sending of provocative or sexual images or messages generally using a mobile phone. Sexting can have serious social and legal consequences for students.
Some teens do it for fun, to flirt, to gain popularity or in response to peer pressure, particularly within romantic relationships.
What are some consequences of sexting?
Sexting can have serious unforeseen consequences for young people.
Sexting images may also be used by others to cyberbully a young person. Images of a sexual nature may attract ill-intentioned individuals including adults seeking young people for sexual purposes.
Importantly sexting may also be considered a criminal offence, even if all parties are willing participants. Sexual images of young people under the age of 18 may be considered child pornography and carry charges related to the creation and distribution of child pornography, even if the participants are willing.
Why do teens sext?
In a relationship and want to show how they feel Flirting Showing off (party behaviour) Impulsive risk-taking Peer pressure Revenge Bullying or intimidation Blackmail Other?
Penalties for sex offending
ACT - 5 years NSW - 10 years NT - 10 years QLD - 5 years SA - 10 years TAS - No maximum term VIC - 5 years WA - 5 years
