What is sexual bullying?

Description

Help build an understanding of sexual bullying, a widespread but largely un-addressed form of bullying, with this video. Includes frank discussion by students about sexual bullying.Sexual bullying can be defined as gender based bullying, bullying of a sexual nature, or sexual harassment in schools. This programme is a short lesson starter that introduces the subject of sexual bullying: What is it? Why does it happen? How might it make a person feel? The programme contains frank discussion on sexual bullying, and the issues that surround it. We hear teenagers reflecting on their own experiences and what sexual bullying means to them. We learn how behaviours and attitudes that many teenagers accept as normal can be sexual bullying. The programme is informative, and aims to stimulate debate around this sensitive and complicated issue. The elements of the programme are broken down into bite-sized sections, helping students gain a clearer understanding of the topic.

Runtime

19 min

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Subjects

Geography

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Date of Publication

2009

Database

Alexander Street

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