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18th and 19th Century Bullying
Bullying was defined by: Physical or verbal harassment NOT defined by: death, strong isolation, or extortion Gilmour, K. (2012, October 29). Newsoxy. Retrieved from http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/History-of-Bullying-in-Schools -
One of the First Examples of Bullying
A book called "Tom Brown's Schooldays" is the first example of bullying being portrayed. Bullying is used in this book when an older classmate, Flashman, gets two younger students and is allowed to boss them around and be mean to them every chance that he gets. Tom Brown's School Days Summary - eNotes.com
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First Reported Death from Bullying
"The Times" wrote about a soldier dying due to bullying; the soldier was involved in "systematic bullying"- picking on an individual for an extended period of time
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"Boys Will be Boys"
"An incident of a systematic bullying event, and an example of “boys will be boys” perception occurred at the King‟s School in Cambridge, U.K. in 1885 where a young boy died as a result of bullying by a group of older peers." Allason, P., Le, R., & Notar, C. (2015, December). A History of bullying. international journal of education and social science, 2(12), 33. Retrieved December, 2016, from http://www.ijessnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/5.pdf -
First real research done on bullying
Frederick L. Burk did extended research on bullying and collected data on it; first time this was ever really done. "Children who bully engage in an “egoistic assertion of authority” (p. 345) through “superior strength or size, inborn tendency of the strong to oppress the weak, etc.” (p. 336) Burk, Frederic L. (1897). Teasing and bullying. Pedagogical Seminary, 4, 336 – 371. -
Dan Olweus
Research professor of psychology; Founding Father of research in bullying; did intensive systematic intervention study on bullying; Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Clemson University
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First Proposition of Anti-Bullying Law
By Dan Olweus; proposed a law be passed to protect the children who were being bullied Gilmour, K. (2012, October 29). Newsoxy. Retrieved from http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/History-of-Bullying-in-Schools -
Columbine
Two male students, who were bullied, went on a shooting spree killing 13 people at their high school Gilmour, K. (2012, October 29). Newsoxy. Retrieved from http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/History-of-Bullying-in-Schools -
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is when you are deliberately doing acts of bullying, harassing or sending mean or crude messages, to someone online.
With different social media accounts arising, it became even easier for bullying to keep going on outside of the school atmosphere Donegan, R. (2012, April). Bullying and cyberbullying: History, statistics, law, prevention and analysis. Retrieved from https://www.elon.edu/docs/e web/academics/communications/research/vol3no1/04DoneganEJSpring12 -
Ryan Halligan Hangs Himself
Due to cyberbullying, Ryan Halligan hanged himself in the family bathroom in his house. As a result, Ryan's father goes around spreading the dangers of cyberbullying Donegan, R. (2012, April). Bullying and cyberbullying: History, statistics, law, prevention and analysis. Retrieved from https://www.elon.edu/docs/e web/academics/communications/research/vol3no1/04DoneganEJSpring12 -
Federal Law Passed
"US Congress passed a law making it a federal crime to “annoy, abuse, threaten or harass” another person over the internet." Donegan, R. (2012, April). Bullying and cyberbullying: History, statistics, law, prevention and analysis. Retrieved from https://www.elon.edu/docs/e web/academics/communications/research/vol3no1/04DoneganEJSpring12 -
First Cyberbullying Law Passed
Passed in California; gave school permission to discipline a child who partakes in cyberbullying Donegan, R. (2012, April). Bullying and cyberbullying: History, statistics, law, prevention and analysis. Retrieved from https://www.elon.edu/docs/e web/academics/communications/research/vol3no1/04DoneganEJSpring12 -
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Current
Today, there are multiple organizations that fight against bullying. Some organizations are: ETCB (End to Cyber Bullying), Stomp Out Bullying, and the Megan Meier Foundation. They work towards putting an end to cyberbullying
