Bullying
James A. Hess
Professor Merrifield
English 102: PO1
23 July 2012
Argumentative Essay: Stop Bullying, Help Make the World a Happier, Better Place
Bullying is an emotinally draining issue prominent across the world today. Bullying is unacceptable, and there are many, if not several movements in an effort to end bullying once and for all. Throughout the course of this essay, I am going to discuss the issue of bullying, and formulate an argument towards the issue at hand. In this argument, I will show my support in the fight against bullying. A lot of things have changed throughout the course of time; however, it is still prominent throughout the world today. Bullying is inhumane, and needs to end; what do you think? Do you think the fights against bullying are effective? Do you all think that everything is right in the world? Wrong! Despite all the fights against bullying; it still happens. Why? Well, that is what this essay is about.
Bullying is morally unaccpetable; I am a former victim of bullying myself. What is bullying exactly? Bullying is described as repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological behaviour that is harmful and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons. It can have long-term effects on those involved. (Bullying No Way!) With that being stated, what can be said about bullying? Honestly, it is a natural part of life that everyone unfortunately is going to have to put up with one way or another. Bullying can be done in the following ways: face-to-face with examples such as name calling; at a distance such as spreading
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rumors; or cyber bullying. (Bullying No Way!) Today, the first two are starting to disappear. However, the third method, cyber bullying is getting more and more common. We now live in the 21st century; and with our advancements in technology we have created new means of staying in contact with people. This gives leeway to potential bullies to target an individual and harass
Professor Merrifield
English 102: PO1
23 July 2012
Argumentative Essay: Stop Bullying, Help Make the World a Happier, Better Place
Bullying is an emotinally draining issue prominent across the world today. Bullying is unacceptable, and there are many, if not several movements in an effort to end bullying once and for all. Throughout the course of this essay, I am going to discuss the issue of bullying, and formulate an argument towards the issue at hand. In this argument, I will show my support in the fight against bullying. A lot of things have changed throughout the course of time; however, it is still prominent throughout the world today. Bullying is inhumane, and needs to end; what do you think? Do you think the fights against bullying are effective? Do you all think that everything is right in the world? Wrong! Despite all the fights against bullying; it still happens. Why? Well, that is what this essay is about.
Bullying is morally unaccpetable; I am a former victim of bullying myself. What is bullying exactly? Bullying is described as repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological behaviour that is harmful and involves the misuse of power by an individual or group towards one or more persons. It can have long-term effects on those involved. (Bullying No Way!) With that being stated, what can be said about bullying? Honestly, it is a natural part of life that everyone unfortunately is going to have to put up with one way or another. Bullying can be done in the following ways: face-to-face with examples such as name calling; at a distance such as spreading
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rumors; or cyber bullying. (Bullying No Way!) Today, the first two are starting to disappear. However, the third method, cyber bullying is getting more and more common. We now live in the 21st century; and with our advancements in technology we have created new means of staying in contact with people. This gives leeway to potential bullies to target an individual and harass