According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, it is estimated that one out of every five students is being bullied. Despite how well-known the topic of bullying is, not many are sure when to identify it happening to them. Bullying can have many different faces, and happen both online and in-person. There are many different types of bullying, and being aware of them can play a huge role in your academic experience.
Before we get into the different types, let’s first establish what bullying is. Now, an important note is that schools may have definitions that differ slightly, so it is important to have evidence and check in with your counselor if you suspect you are getting bullied. Anyways.
Bullying has a long history. So long, in fact, that it can be found in writing documents as early as the 18th century. It was typically described as violence, harassment, or complete apathy found in schools. Of course, bullying has changed since then. This can be considered due to a plethora of factors, yes, but mainly it is because of the internet. With smartphones and the internet, bullying has become a lot more than physical aggressions. It is a loose term to encapsulate different types of bullying. So, let’s clarify some of these different types, and what can be done to stop them.