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Sexual Bullying Defined

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Taken from http://www.womankind.org.uk

Any bullying behavior, whether physical or non-physical, that is based on a person's sexuality or gender. It is when sexuality is used as a weapon by boys or by girls. It can be carried out to a person's face, behind their back or by use of technology.
For example:

  • Using words that refer to someone's sexuality as a general put down (like calling something 'gay' to mean that it is not very good)
  • Using sexual words to put someone down (like calling someone a 'slut')
  • Making threats or jokes about serious and frightening subjects like rape
  • Gossiping about someone's sex life - including the use of graffiti
  • Touching someone in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable
  • Touching parts of someone's body that they don't want to be touched
  • Forcing someone to act in a sexual way

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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