Cyberbullying: When ground reality shifts to virtual space
As the name suggests, cyber-bullying is the kind of harassment that takes place in the electronic world. It is the use of cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms or social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to harass, threaten or intimidate someone. Cyber-bullying is becoming increasingly common these days, specially among young people. It is often underestimated by the public, and thus it's consequences too are neglected. Types of Cyber-bullying • Exclusion Exclusion is the act of leaving someone out deliberately. Exclusion exists with in-person bullying situations but is also used online to target and bully a victim. • Harassment Harassment is a broad category under which many types of cyber-bullying fall into, but it generally refers to a sustained and constant pattern of hurtful or threatening online messages sent with the intention of doing harm to someone. • Outing/Doxing Outing, also known as doxing, refers to the act of openly revea...