Archive for January 2019

By Ari Magnusson The notion of a “power imbalance” is one of the most problematic errors in the definition of bullying. This notion, which was first proposed by researcher Dan Olweus decades ago and has been included in definitions of bullying by academics ever since, posits that bullying involves an imbalance of power, such as…

By Ari Magnusson Many definitions of bullying, such as the one found on stopbullying[dot]gov, state that those who bully others intend to cause harm. The idea is that the kids who are using physical intimidation, verbal aggression such as mocking and insults, and relational aggression to leave someone socially isolated are trying to inflict emotional…