Bullying

| Dr Ilse Ruane

We all have a mental image attached to the word bullying, but, in order to combat the real problem of bullying, we have to move beyond this simple definition. We need to be able to understand the difference between what bullying is and what it is not. As per definition, “bullying is a pattern of behaviour by a person or …

Bullying: Differences between boys and girls

| Dr Ilse Ruane

Methods of bullying tend to look different between the genders. Generally speaking, bullying is more common among boys. It can be harder to spot among girls, who are more likely to engage in relational aggression rather than physical aggression. Ruthless Boys Boys prefer the direct method of bullying face-to-face. They use their physical power over the victim in an attempt …