Addressing the issue from three perspectives: the student, the teacher, and also the parent or family member, this work provides background information, advice and resources about the causes and nature of school bullying along with strategies to address the behavior successfully. It utilizes both qualitative and quantitative evidence illustrating the impact bullying has upon the lives of families, students, and teachers. It provides case examples of the experiences of individual students, teachers, and parents. It concludes with a summary of key points and considerations in the development...

Bullying: Experiences and discourses of sexuality and gender provides insights into the experiences of young people, and how bullying can impact upon them in the school environment. Bringing together some of the most internationally respected leaders in the field of bullying, the book presents the latest research and applied work on:

• Sexual bullying and the implications for policy and practice
• cyberbullying
• homophobia
• sex differences in bullying
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in educational contexts

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