Basic
What is the difference between a "Bystander" and an "Upstander"?
Bystander watches; Upstander takes action
What is percentage of students (aged 12-18) reported being bullied at school in recent years
19%
True or False: Microaggressions are always intentional and meant to be mean.
False (They are often unconscious/unintentional)
Microaggressions only happen if the person meant to be mean or hurtful.
False
They are often unconscious or unintentional slights
True or False: Most bullying incidents go unreported even if others see it happening.
True, majority are not reported
Where and When Bullying Happens
during or after school hours
most reported bullying happens in the school building
What is the percentage of high schoolers were electronically bullied
16% (in 2023)
Is this Microaggression: Telling someone with an invisible illness, "But you don't look sick."
Bullies always suffer from low self-esteem and pick on others to feel better.
False
Many who bully are popular with average or high self-esteem
Why is "Ignoring it" not a helpful strategy for bystanders?
Because it allows the bullying to continue and can be seen as "approval" by the bully.
What are the three defining features of bullying?
Intentional, Repeated, Power Imbalance
What percentage of adolescents report being bullied at least once
50%+
Is this microaggression: Asking the only Asian student in class who scored high on a math test for help with a math problem
No
Victims often keep their problems a secre
True
they feel they should handle bullying themselves or worrying about the bully's revenge
What should you do if an adult doesn't listen the first time you report bullying?
Tell a different adult until someone helps
Why is "repetition" a key part of the definition of bullying?
It shows the behavior is a pattern, not a one-time conflict
What is the percentage of verbal bullying within all of the reported bullying cases
73%
Yes.
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional, comments or actions that can be upsetting or discriminatory towards a marginalised group. They can often be described as bullying and/or harassment
the difference is that bullying and harassment can be more obvious and intentional.
Students who both bully others and are bullied themselves face the highest risks.
True
"bully-victims" are at the highest risk for depression and anxiety
What information should you tell an adult when you report a problem?
Who, what, where, and when it happened.
Name 5 different types of bullying
Physical Bullying, Verbal Bullying, Social (Relational) Bullying, Cyberbullying, Prejudicial/ Bias Bullying, Sexual Bullying, Extortion/ Intimidation
80% of students feel bad when they see bullying, only 15% currently step in to help.
What are three main types of microaggressions
Microassault: Explicit, intentional derogatory actions (e.g., name-calling, avoidant behavior).
Microinvalidation: When someone attempts to discredit or minimize the experiences of a person from a marginalized group
Microinsults: Rude, insensitive comments that disrespect a person’s heritage or identity
Most bullying episodes occur in the context of a peer group
True, with 85% percent
How to avoid Microaggressions (5 points)
Listen: Be open to hearing that a comment was hurtful, rather than becoming defensive.
Educate Yourself: Learn about the experiences of marginalized groups and understand your own implicit biases.
Avoid Assumptions: Do not make assumptions about people based on their race, gender, or appearance.
Ask for Clarification: If you are not sure if something is offensive, ask.
Apologize: If you have committed a microaggression, apologize and learn from the experience.