“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”
-Desmond Tutu
Bullying
What it means
Did you know?
One out of every five (20.2%) students report being bullied
Of those students who reported being bullied, 13% were made fun of, called names, or insulted; 13% were the subject of rumors; 5% were pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on; and 5% were excluded from activities on purpose
National Center for Educational Statistics
41% of students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again
Bullying is seen as a largely recurring issue, having effects on children that last for life.
National Center for Educational Statistics
In Popular Culture
Movies
- A Silent Voice
- Carrie
- Bully
- It Chapter 1 & 2
TV Shows
- Thirteen Reasons Why
- Degrassi
- Glee
Podcasts
- “Overcoming the Effects of Childhood Bullying, and Developing Resilience” from Beyond Your Past Radio
Books
- Cat's Eye
- By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead
- A Silent Voice