Cyberbullying And Its Effect On Society

Something needs to be done to prevent the issue of cyberbullying because this issue has become a nationwide problem. Cyberbullying began when people decided to take bullying beyond face to face conversation. Cyberbullying changes the nature and the environment of the internet because it can cause harm to someone else. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully someone and it is not only being used in the United States, it is being used in many other countries such as Australia, Africa, Japan and the list goes on. About more than 10 percent of parents around the world say their child and/or children have been cyberbullied and nearly one-fourth of the world knows a younger person who has been a victim of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying happens for many of the same reasons as any other type of bullying, but it may be even more appealing because it can be done anonymously and the identity of the attackers may never be identified and it is also a difficult form of bullying because the true identity of the attackers might not be revealed. Which is one of the major factors of why cyberbullying still continues, it’s hard to prevent cyberbullying because the attackers hide behind code names and witnesses choose not to come forward. Cyberbullying changes the nature and the environment of the internet because it can cause harm to someone else. A bully wants power over another person, which means they could have low self esteem but studies show that most bullies have a

Whether it be through written, text, typed or spoken; words are words and it could possibly hurt people. So why do these bullies bully and why do victims allow themselves to be in this place? This article will present the reasons for the current cyber-bullying in our society and how it affects it.

Michael M. Honda states that “everyone in America likely has a bullying story, whether as a victim, bully, or as a witness.” Cyberbullying has become a major epidemic in the modern day world because everyone has access to the internet in some way. By taking an in depth look at cyberbullying, one can see just how urgent it is to stop it, because not only can it strike anywhere at any time, cyberbullying can also lead to suicide and cause serious mental health issues.

Cyberbullying is a highly controversial topic in the United States. Some believe it is a criminal act, and others believe it is typical behavior among kids. Despite the many different opinions, cyberbullies should not be persecuted for the insults put on social media.

Everyone has the power of photography and social media. They are like drugs and we need to stop the harmful side effects. According to Dictionary.com, “cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.” This is cyberbullying and millions of kids around the world are dealing with this daily. Cyberbullying can be caused by many ways and we all need to come together to eliminate the harmful side effects once and for all. Cyberbullying is a nationwide epidemic and it can affect people of all ages, so people have to stand and put an end to it today.

According to The American Heritage College Dictionary, the definition provided for the word cyber is “information processor computer.” In the same manner, bully is defined as “a person who is habitually cruel or overbearing.” When these two words are combined, cyberbullying is best described as someone who uses the computer and access it provides to bully someone. However, there is much more to cyberbullying than they may possibly believe they know: background information about cyberbullying, the types of cyberbullying, prevention, and results of cyberbullying.

In 2016, over 25% of adolescents and teens have been cyberbullied and what is even worse is that most of those victims do not get the justice that they rightly deserve. These victims should be compensated for the anxiety and sorrow that the bullies have struck them with. In the following sources, The Dangers of Cyberbullying a radio interview conducted by Brett Warnke and featuring psychologist Eden Foster, Sacrificing the First Amendment to Catch “Cyberbullies” written by Kirk Sigmon, and What is Cyberbullying? from the Ophelia Project, will give evidence for why cyber bullies should be prosecuted.

Why can some people be so nice face to face, but when they go online they become a whole different person with a whole new attitude? People who could complement what someone looks like one day, but the next day say bad stuff about them over the computer. Cyberbullies are all over the internet, but many do not see them as that.

Millions of comments get posted every day. Some are bound to be offensive. some democratic senators want to make a law against cyberbullying. The law includes trolling and flaming. Although some people may argue that it is necessary to protect kids, if someone is getting bullied there is always a block button. Some reasons that this bill is impractical are that it can burden the court system, restrict freedom of speech, and even discourage responsibilities.

"Have you ever been called something inappropriate online, or seen something nasty online? Internet Content in this society has gotten so bad. People basically just go online to bash others and talk bad about people because they're different. Which includes me, because if being different is illegal, I might as well be in jail. Being different is okay, being the same is whats bad. Why bash people, it doesn't make sense? Do you think it makes you cool? do you think it's funny? yes? tell that to the 4,000 kids who commit suicide every year due to your snarky comments.

Have you ever been cyberbullied? Has anyone ever tried to talk you into giving them your password. Have you ever been scammed? Well I will show you about the importance of being safe online. I think the most important things to be careful of are password safety, cyber bullying, and scams.

Social media has become a well known pastime for individuals of today’s society. There are various social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and SnapChat that have open doors for communication and entertainment among people all across the world. Despite the positivity of social media, it is also now being used to cause harm to people. Cyber bullying differs from traditional physical bullying, because it occurs through emails, texts, or social media. The person behind the computer can remain anonymous because the internet allows individuals to make up false information. Negative effects, such as depression, suicide, and anxiety are some factors resulted in cyber bullying. There is a strong emotional impact caused by cyber bullying due to the lack of remorse demonstrated online. This ruthlessness is what makes this a dangerous cycle that may never end.

Anyone can be mean when they’re hiding behind a computer screen, which is why cyberbullying is a big concern for society today. The younger generation often socializes and communicates online, rather than in person. They prefer to text rather than talk on the phone, and often prefer to video chat instead of meeting up in person. The use of technology makes cyberbullying much easier and more common, especially among teenagers. Cyberbullying is the reason for cutting, school shootings, and suicide, but to the bullies it’s just a game on the computer and they can’t see the damage that they are causing. Some kids do it for entertainment, some do it to raise their own self-esteem, while others are just following the crowd. Many people think that everything can be forgotten by a click of a button, but it’s not that simple. Once it’s online, it follows the victim everywhere they go. Cyberbullying greatly affects the victim’s mental and emotional health as well as their ability to do well in class, so schools should have the power to punish cyberbullies even if it was done off of school grounds.

Cyberbullying is the use of Information Technology to harm or harass other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner. According to U.S. Legal Definitions, Cyber-bullying could be limited to posting rumors or gossips about a person in the internet bringing about hatred in other’s minds; or it may go to the extent of personally identifying victims and publishing materials severely defaming and humiliating them.

The grand impact of public humiliation brought on by cyberbullying, and those using this for a financial gain. With just one click someone’s personal reputation can be shattered instantaneously. For some people the public humiliation had been unbearable, and tragically take the lives. Lewinsky believes we need a shift to a long held value of compassion and empathy that we now lack. I agree with this argument. For the first time cyberbullying is leading to suicidal ideations. The invasion of others privacy has emerged a marketplace for public humiliation. The responsibilities that come with our freedom of expression. I will now discuss my evidence.