Bullying, which has always been an issue in schools, has finally become more of a mainstream issue in recent times. Once something not often public ally spoken about is getting national attention. Has bullying always been this serious? Or are we just realizing it now?
There have been recent cases of bullying that have been placed in the media spotlight. Most of these being suicides being done in reaction to harassment the victim endured. These stories have been occupying our newspapers and televisions. All of these stories are familiar to me. I could name A few off the top of my head.
Sometimes I don't agree with the media's exploitation of certain issues but I applaud the way they have handled this issue. They have brought mass exposure of it to the public and in turn has generated much interest in the subject. Bullying has never had the kind of dominance in the media as it does today. Many high profile people have become involved with the cause. Celebrities are speaking out about their own experiences and/or are just supporting the cause, laws are being implemented due to certain cases, and there are commercials, campaigns, and advertisements dedicated to the fight against bullying. The White House even had a anti-bullying summit. It has become an item of national agenda.
Bullying is something that will never go away, but with all these means of technology we are I grasp of, it is making society aware that it is indeed a serious issue.
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