Workers bullied on basis of looks

For the first time, a research links looks with office bullying. The results are not pretty. A study of 114 workers at a health-care facility in the Southeast showed that those considered by others to be unattractive were bullied or belittled more often then others. The unattractive workers were treated much more harshly than attractive …

Comic hero stands up to bullying

http://www.readthespirit.com/explore/2012/5/1/cardinal-comic-book-hero-learns-hard-lessons-on-bullying.html Kurt created an epic anti-bullying adventure for The Cardinal—whose alter ego is a mild-mannered high school student who sometimes is a target for bullies. The lengthy comic adventure involves the Cardinal facing the torments of bullies himself, plus sub-plots about several other young people who face various forms of abuse and react in different …

Media ease taboo on suicide news

By Joe Grimm Staff writer The connection between bullying and suicide is elusive, but news coverage of suicide has clearly become more acceptable. Erosion of the old taboo leads to more coverage of suicides and the natural impression is that they must be increasing. According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control, a decline …

Cartoon Network takes a stand

By Devyne Lloyd Staff writer Children’s television channel Cartoon Network realized how important bullying is and decided to take a stand. It started with a definition. According to the Cartoon Network website, bullying is “when someone repeatedly hurts or threatens another person on purpose. Bullying comes in many forms. And it can happen in person, …

A new bullying: social exclusion

By Dustin Petty Staff writer  Bullying has taken a new form on playgrounds across the county.  Instead of the child being teased, pushed around or called names, they are shunned and not invited to join games and activities. The child is being socially excluded. According to Dr. Lynn Todman, the term “social exclusion” was initially …

Celebrities use platforms to denounce bullying

By Seth Beifel Staff writer “Baby, I was born this way” is one of the lyrics of Lady Gaga’s hit song, Born This Way. The song highlights what it means to be different or unique and how it should be less of a faux pas and more of a norm. A growing number of celebrities …

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