Misogynistic Cyberbullying Among Teens

Cyberbullying is a relatively new threat, and it is very similar to traditional bullying. Despite the fact that cyberbullying and traditional bullying both share the common goal of harassment, cyberbullying differs from traditional bullying in that it does not stop at the schoolyard, and can continue when the victim is far away from the aggressor. It is just as devastating as common bullying, and sometimes is even more damaging. Professors Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin note in their journal, “Cyberbullying Creates Dangerous Stress and Anxiety”, that cyberbullying affects anywhere between 10-40% of students (contingent on their age group) (par. 1). J.D. Kelly A. Albin, in her article “Bullies in a Wired World”, defines cyberbullying as “…the ‘willful and repeated harm inflicted through use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices’” (157). It is caused by the fact that children feel their actions are mitigated when they use social media, as it creates the illusion of indirectness, and its effects range anywhere from mild depression to suicide.

This research shows that cyberbullying is at an all-time high over the past few years. The purpose of this report was to gain knowledge for personally and professionally for the future as well as to use for reporting. With the rise of children and teenagers getting cell phones, tablets, and even computers at such a young age the rise will only continue to go up if we cannot stop it now. Young girls are at a higher risk than young men to be bullied but young men are higher for being bullies. Every one in three teens have been the victims of cyber bullying and only one in five are reported to parents or law enforcement. If there was something that could be done to stop cyberbullying

This type of bullying can take place 24 hours a day and is brought into the student’s home where it was once considered safe. Cyber-bullying has changed the world's view on this age-old subject, meanwhile the media suggests that bullying is an epidemic by reporting on tragedies that happen among our youth shedding light on the problem. One thing everyone can agree on is that the internet has provided a non-stop opportunity to bully. Nicole Edgington was celebrating her 17th birthday at a concert when it would be turned upside down by cyber-bullying. A senior in California was wrongly accused of turning some students in for coming to school intoxicated. Because the students assumed she had turned them in, they began a barrage of social media attacks along with text message threats. Nicole wrote an article, the girl who got even: A true cyber bullying story, explaining how she rose above the threats and daily negative texts. It takes courage to stand up and face your fears especially when you feel isolated. Nicole’s mom started to speak out on cyberbullying and found that teens wanted to hear other teens. Nicole would face her bully’s by speaking out about the behavior. The media has suggested that bullying is an epidemic, reporting on tragedies that happen among our youth shedding light on an age-old problem. When bullying moves to the internet it becomes more

Technology plays an increasingly influential role to our lives. The internet specifically shapes a substantial amount in our quest to be more efficient and continues to advance as devices become smarter and integrate with every facet of our lives. As technology continues to develop, advancements in digital devices can potentially benefit society substantially and create a more efficient way of life. Unfortunately, there are many negative effects that have occurred through this innovative tool. Particularly women have been targeted substantially, and the internet has become a very hostile and dangerous environment to many. Online harassment is currently more imminent than ever, and a countless number of individuals have continuously reported

Societal norms in the United States in terms of adolescents utilizing the Internet once as an additional source of communication has become the primary mode of communication. Today, “92% of teens proclaim they go online daily to check popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter among others” (Lenhart 1). The alteration from physical communication to online communication has exposed a dangerous interaction for social relationships known as cyberbullying. In order to understand cyberbullying, it is critical to understand traditional bullying. Traditional bullying thrives off on aggressive behavior that is repetitive and involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Cyberbullying is a form of violence predominantly seen in teens that has the potential to lead to long-term harm. It involves the use of technology such as cell phones and the Internet with the primary objective of

In An Exploratory Study of Cyberbullying with Undergraduate University Students, written by Carol M. Walker, Beth Rajan Sockman, and Steven Koehn, the article explores the topic of cyberbullying. It looks into what undergraduate students go through, while it also gives a basis for future research in cyberbullying on college campuses. One of the research questions being posed is what instances of cyberbullying do undergraduate students experience, and what role does gender play in cyberbullying at the undergraduate level? The other question is what forms of technology do undergraduate students use to perpetrate or receive bullying, and how often does it occur?

In “The Cyberbullying Problem is Overhyped,” an article by Tim Cushing, Cushing examines the publicity of Cyberbullying. He argues that Cyberbullying is a minuscule problem and states that those who claim it as a major issue “have nothing in form of hard data showing the threat matches the perception” (Cushing). Cushing critiques many sources that claim cyberbullying is a major issue, such as calling the statistical evidence of iSafe — a website that claims to be “the leader in internet safety education” (Cushing) — as “disingenuous.” Then, it is shown that iSafe claims that the organization if non-profit, which is false due to the fact they sell subscriptions for its users. The website is assumed to be not sincere because it is trying

Social Networking has taken bullying to the extreme. Before advanced technology, children and teenagers were troubled by school bullies. Today, they are targeted by bullies via internet. Most people undergo some form of bullying in life. Growing up, I experienced the typical name calling and spiteful comments. I also dealt with minor cases of virtual bullies. These bullies are known as cyber bullies. I find this topic compelling because it’s a matter that has spiraled out of control.

Cyber- bullying is a correspondence marvel in which a harasser uses electronic media with a specific end goal to hassle peers. Females support CMC types of harassing over more straightforward eye to eye cooperations since it exploits social standards for showing female animosity. The creator of this study gathered samples of female cyber- bullying from mainstream high schooler long range informal communication locales. This study talks about the purposes for female harassing and the five messages most normally communicated in web tormenting. After examining the topics found inside of the illustrations, five particular messages rose: (1) presentation of private data or tattling, (2) assaults on appearances, (3) assaults on sexuality, (4) explanations about unfaithfulness and conniving, and (5) less regularly, dangers or craving for physical roughness.

Internet usage in children and adolescents has been increasing in a steadily fashion in the past number of years and with the increase in internet usage, a new form of bullying has developed – Cyber bullying. Cyber bullying can be defined as “the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person,” (Merriam-Webster, 2012). This form of bullying can come through various mediums including but not limited to text messages, emails, videos, and social networking sites. There is an overwhelming amount of information that defines cyber bullying, identifies the demographics of bullies and victims of cyber bullying, and identifies the outcomes of cyber bullying on victims. More focus needs to be placed on who the perpetrators

If we went back a decade, this book would not exist because the Internet was not at the level and capabilities that it is nowadays. Bullying, in general, creates memories that can last a lifetime. Everyone can remember, at least one experience, of bullying that, to this day, can be remembered like it was yesterday. “Cyberbullying, also known as electronic bullying or online social cruelty, is defined as bullying through e-mail, instant messaging (IM), in a chat room, on a Web site, on an online gaming site, or through digital messaging or images sent to a cellular phone” (Agatson, Kowalski, & Limber, 2012). Cyberbullying has increased as a direct correlation to

“Around half of teens have been the victims of cyber bullies,” Richard Webster from the “Cyber bullying is when a person or a group is trying to embarrass and harm or intimidate those who are weaker than them”. “Cyber bullying to texting: What’s on your kids ‘Cell?” What is cyber bullying? The Stop bullying Organization explains what the meaning of cyber bullying is. Cyber bullies are able to use cells phones and the internet to make it very easy bully other people. Lawmakers and Schools should take more action towards people who are being bullies because it can lead to depression, suicide, and mental issue.

In the past decade, the Internet has become a major influence on younger generations, and ever since the internet has been in everyday life, cyberbullying has been an issue. Cyberbullying is when a person harasses and/or threatens another peer over the internet, such as using Facebook or even texting. Cyberbullying can range from being made fun of by a person’s looks to spreading rumors of that person. Statistically, 87% of today’s youth has experienced cyberbullying in some way and around 34% of children have admitted to being bullied online. Cyberbullying has also proved to be sexist. Girls, at 41%, are more likely to experience cyberbullying than males, which is at 28%. Cyberbullying has proved to have some costly consequences. People often think that nothing bad can come from bullying, but if you look at some of the effects it has on kids, then it is/can be a scary issue. 83% of victims felt that cyberbullying hurt their self-esteem,

“Twenty-five percent of teenager’s report that they have experienced repeated bullying by their cell phone, or on the internet; victims of cyberbullying are more likely to suffer from low self-esteem and to consider suicide.” Thousands of teens are victims of bullying every day, and with the today’s use of technology, the bullying does not stop when the school day ends. The bullying follows the victims home accessible for everyone anywhere right at their fingertips. The internet is home to cyberbullying; a never-ending platform targeting thousands of individuals exposing, abusing, or humiliating every day causing internal hurt to the victims. Why is the internet such an easy place to create and share the harsh channels of cyberbullying?

For such a long time, physical bullying has been the largest problem schools and parents had to face with their children, but now another form of bullying has arisen; cyber bullying. In society today, teens are drawn cell phones, laptops, and other technological advancements. Social media is a way for many teens and adolescents to interact with one another and share countless happenings of their personal lives. Cyber bullying occurs when individuals use the internet to send or comment cruel and unnecessary messages to another. In its various forms cyber bullying includes, indirect and direct harassment, posting inappropriate pictures, impersonating another being, or just being plain cruel. Although anyone can become a victim of cyber bullying, improper use of the internet can further induce harassment, due to the adolescents desire to use modern day technologies. The harassers could be classmates, online “friends’’, or anonymous users. One barrier that is difficult to overcome is determining who is responsible for the attacks online, because many bullies hide behind fake usernames or profiles to protect their real identity, which is commonly known as “hiding behind a screen”. (Bonanno 2013). The motives for a cyber-bully are never clear, some might say