Bullying
Bullying
Bullying (/ˈbʊliɪŋ/) is a repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt another individual, either physically or emotionally. It is characterized by an individual behaving in a certain way to gain power over another person.
Etymology
The term "bullying" is derived from the word "bully", which in the 1530s meant "sweetheart," applied to either sex, from the Dutch boel "lover, brother," probably a diminutive of Middle Dutch broeder "brother." The meaning deteriorated through the 17th century through "fine fellow", "blusterer," to "harasser of the weak".
Types of Bullying
- Physical bullying: This involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. It includes hitting, punching, kicking, or any other physical harm.
- Verbal bullying: This involves saying or writing mean things. It includes teasing, name-calling, inappropriate sexual comments, or taunting.
- Social bullying: Sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. It includes leaving someone out on purpose, telling other children not to be friends with someone, spreading rumors, or embarrassing someone in public.
- Cyberbullying: This involves using digital technology, like mobile phones and the internet, to hurt or harm others.
Related Terms
- Harassment: Harassment is unwanted behavior intended to annoy, threaten, or intimidate someone.
- Intimidation: Intimidation is the act of making someone feel frightened or threatened, often used to persuade them to do something.
- Discrimination: Discrimination is the unjust or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bullying
- Wikipedia's article - Bullying
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