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Bullying is a repeated act of hurting, humiliating, or threatening others, manifesting in various forms such as physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. It affects millions of students worldwide, with significant statistics highlighting its prevalence in schools, particularly in Brazil. Combating bullying requires collective efforts from schools, parents, and social media platforms to promote kindness and accountability.

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Bullying

Bullying is a repeated act of hurting, humiliating, or threatening others, manifesting in various forms such as physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. It affects millions of students worldwide, with significant statistics highlighting its prevalence in schools, particularly in Brazil. Combating bullying requires collective efforts from schools, parents, and social media platforms to promote kindness and accountability.

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Bullying – A Serious Problem

Introduction:

• Bullying is when someone hurts, humiliates, or threatens another person


repeatedly.

• There are different types of bullying: physical, verbal, social, and


cyberbullying.

• It is important to talk about bullying to make schools and other places safer
for everyone.

• Many people suffer from bullying around the world, and it can cause serious
problems.

Main Body:

1. Why Do People Bully?

o Some bullies lack empathy and don’t understand how their actions
hurt others.

o Some learn to be aggressive from violence at home or in the media.

o Peer pressure makes some people bully to fit in or feel powerful.

o Social media allows bullying to continue even outside of school.

o Effects of Bullying:

o Bullying makes people feel sad, scared, or worried.

o It can make school harder because victims feel afraid.

o Some victims stop talking to others and feel alone.

o Bullies can also have problems in the future.

2. Examples of Bullying:
Social bullying: Telling lies, leaving someone out, or making fun of
them in front of others.
Physical bullying: Hitting, pushing, or taking things.

Verbal bullying: Calling bad names or making jokes.

Cyberbullying: Sending mean messages online, posting hurtful


comments, or sharing private photos without permission.

Racial bullying: Treating someone badly because of their skin color,


culture, or nationality. This can include racist jokes, insults, or
discrimination.

According to a survey by DataSenado, 6.7 million students suffered


some type of violence at school in the last 12 months, representing 11%
of the almost 60 million enrolled students.

o SENADO FEDERAL
More than 28 thousand Brazilian schools reported cases of bullying,
such as threats or verbal abuse, which is equivalent to 37.8% of the
institutions surveyed.
o UOL NEWS BRASIL

o In 2023, 121 thousand cases of bullying and cyberbullying were


registered in Brazilian notary offices, an average of more than 10
thousand per month.

o UOL NEWS BRASIL

o Bullying is defined by Law 14.811/24 as an act of intimidation,


through physical or psychological violence, intentionally, repeatedly
and without evident motivation.

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o To better understand the impact of bullying, watch the video below:

o Cyberbullying: Sending mean messages online, posting hurtful


comments, or sharing private photos without permission.

o Racial bullying: Treating someone badly because of their skin color,


culture, or nationality. This can include racist jokes, insults, or
discrimination.

3. How to Stop Bullying:

o Schools should teach students about respect and kindness.

o Parents should talk to their children about bullying and support


them.

o Victims and witnesses should report bullying to teachers or other


adults.

o Social media companies should block harmful content and punish


bullies online.

Conclusion:

• Bullying is a serious issue that can harm many people.

• Everyone has a role in stopping bullying by being kind and speaking up.

• Even small actions, like defending a friend or reporting a bully, can make a
big difference.

Final Message: "Be kind. Speak up. Stop bullying. Together, we can make the world
better."
DANIEL VIANA COUTINHO and DANILO SORIVAL

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