After enduring months of constant harassment at work, South Korean office worker Christine Jung finally confronted her aggressor — only to be fired and sued for defamation by her employer. Her situation is not unusual in South Korea, where employees have traditionally been expected to turn a blind eye to abusive behavior by those in […]
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Bullying and sexual harassment rife in legal profession, survey finds
Levels of bullying within the UK legal profession are above the global average, research has found. Almost two-thirds of women and more than 40% of men surveyed said they had been subjected to such behaviour, the International Bar Association (IBA) found. A worldwide survey looking at bullying and sexual harassment used information collected from almost […]
Pitbull takes on ‘UglyDolls’, bullying and self-acceptance
An animated film about misfit toys seems an unlikely fit for a smooth reggaeton rapper, but Pitbull is front and center in “UglyDolls” and he loves the message it sends. The film, which opens Friday in North America, tells the story of toys who have been discarded for not being “perfect” — and the resolve […]
Legitimizing bullying
My 11-years-old son was so shocked a few days ago while watching a dialogue between politicians that he changed the channel to protect his younger sister from bad exposure. As a mother, I was immensely pleased for the responsible young man. The psychologist in me, however, was left wondering. For how long is the constant […]
Bullying isn’t as normal as Pakistanis think. Several kids even committed suicide
It is widely understood that bullying is an offense that exists in Pakistan even today. We often hear the word ‘bullying’ and immediately associate it with schools and universities, but its connotation is widespread. It plays against transgenders, transsexuals, boys, girls and even adolescents. That said, there is no reason for bullying either. It is […]