Lessons in Bullying

2019-02-20T13:43:42-05:00

By Terrence Bishundayal Bullies pick on people who they deem as powerless. Workplace bullying is frequently overlooked, ignored and silenced. People with disabilities could be objects of bullying, as they are seen as easier targets. A major change with workplace bullying is the expansion of the internet and the growth of social media. According to Statistics Canada, negative life events is a contributing factor towards bullying and leads to a mental health condition diagnosis. Cyberstalking, physical/sexual assault, and experiences of discrimination are considered to be the three major factors. 20 per cent experiencing one of three factors are diagnosed. 38 per [...]