What does it feel like to have no freedom? Both dictators and school bullies enjoy taking other people’s freedom away. Some people believe that dictators only exist in the political world; others believe dictator is too harsh of a title for someone. Therefore, many people call dictators other names, such as bullies. School bullies, who may seem less dangerous and offensive than dictators, are actually very similar to them in several ways.
Second, masculinity has been such a daring transformation which affects all males from the time they are young. It has caused young and adult males to be more less superior and also show lack of confidence. Kimmel also suggests that feminists have bought a change in men where "feminism" might be applied in ways that actually help boys. Given that the unfairness and misinformation has created back lashes between males and females has clearly argued by Kimmel which he emphasizes how the "traditional masculinity" has affected how a boy portrays himself in society. Violence is a major influence in men's masculinity because it causes the men to think into a different state of mind.
Cyber bullying is a new type of monster, it gives the bully the power to taunt and harass their victim from virtually anywhere. Home which was once a safe haven for victims of bullying has become just as bad as being face to face with their tormentor, thanks to technology gives bullies the power to strike from behind the safety of a computer screen or cell phone. Constant attacks can severely mess with the mental state of the bullying victim. Bullying can occur for many reasons; issues such as weight and appearance, religion, race or sexual orientation are common motives behind a bully’s rage, due to the fact that these are easy targets. Those who are different whether it is the
Bullying- Boys vs. Girls Bullying has become more popular over the past years. The article “Girlfight” by Karen Fanning describes the ways boys and girls verbally bully, while the article “Culture of Cruelty” from Raising Cain, by Dan Kindlon explains the different ways boys bully and how they differ from the girls’ ways of bullying. While both boys and girls are bullied because they do not conform, girls tend to engage in a war of words while boys settle their disputes by physical acts of violence. Although it may seem that only girls are bullied because they do not conform, they are not alone.
Which gender is most likely to bully others? From a social sciences viewpoint: Bullying by boys is commonly misinterpreted as just ‘boys being boys” because it fits their aggressive, competitive nature. Bullying is an aggressive behaviour characterized by a relationship in which there is an imbalance in strength of power among the parties involved. This relationship can be physical or psychological. Sociologists specialize in the systematic study of bullies, their social life, groups, and roles in society.
As indicated by Harrington, Rayner and Warren (2012, p.395), a high percent of employees would not even file a claim as they believe the situation could get worse. Neglecting to stand up and prosecute bullies would not only decrease the chances of creating awareness, but may also increase a bully’s feeling of entitlement. Many adults see grown-up bullies in their everyday life but confronting intimidation and bullying in public or in the workplace can be much more difficult than stopping a big kid from picking on a smaller, nerdy kid. Although nowadays, there is more awareness of sexual and physical intimidation and ways to prevent it and deal with it including the courts, there still seem many, perhaps those nerdy geeky studious victims all grown-up, who use and even sometimes enjoy intimidation and subtle threats or even face-to-face and even public “dressing-down” of subordinates. Many organizations do not have systems in place that prevent middle-level managers from being personal and insulting without the victim drawing attention to one’s self and possibly suffering retaliation.
Philip Zimbardo’s study is an excellent example to the birth of power within a group, and the cognitive and behavioral abuses that were given and suffered. Once the guards gained power, they submitted their prisoners to humiliation to further dehumanize and reestablish their position of power. The element of groupthink follows when one believes that they are part of an in-group, whether it be the powerful or the powerless. “Power without surveillance by higher authorities was a poisoned chalice that transformed character in unpredictable directions.” (Zimbardo,
Most aggressive bullies are physically strong. Aggressive bullies can be found in the work place. They are the biggest danger to places of business as they can make others feel unsafe going to work which in return can give others anxiety and make them unable to perform to the fullest of their potential. Aggressive bullies may tend to be more physical and tend to be narcissistic which as we saw in the documentary about Enron and can lead to the collapse of even the biggest and best companies around the world. These bullies aren’t always easy to spot especially in the work place.
Looking weak in front of surrounding gang members can be humiliating for Steve, so he acts tough. Basically, Steve a normal kid who is influenced by bad stuff that surround him, contributed to making him bad. Being influenced by bad or good concepts can make a person good or bad. Like any other kid, who upon notices that they made a mistake due to their reactions to sudden, rash questions which can make any teenager land in big trouble due to bad influences around them can later start regretting, wishing they never agreed to the deal because they were afraid
Woman are always portrayed as sex objects, waiting to be taken advantage of by men. This is extremely harmful to a woman because it makes her seem weak. However, the issue of body image and gender roles are not only a problem for females. Males also have a certain set standard of how they should look, and the characteristics they should embody. Schooler notes that “Men‘s strength and prowess are emphasized in the [media]” (Schooler, 745).