Addressing the gendered dimensions of harassment and bullying : what domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know
Stein, Nan D.
Addressing the gendered dimensions of harassment and bullying : what domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know Nan D. Stein and Kelly A. Mennemeier - Harrisburg, Pa. : Enola, Pa. : National Resource Center on Domestic Violence National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2011
Critical Issue Brief, October 2011
This paper first introduces and discusses a recent policy memo from the U.S. Department of Education that clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities of school districts, and then outlines the differences between sexual harassment and bullying, explores
the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12 schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students. Note that this paper is based on US law and practice, and some aspects may not be applicable in New Zealand. Information about managing bullying and promoting positive behaviour in the New Zealand schools context can be found on the Ministry of Education website - www.minedu.govt.nz
BULLYING
ADOLESCENTS
CHILDREN
GENDER
SCHOOLS
SEX DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
UNITED STATES
Addressing the gendered dimensions of harassment and bullying : what domestic and sexual violence advocates need to know Nan D. Stein and Kelly A. Mennemeier - Harrisburg, Pa. : Enola, Pa. : National Resource Center on Domestic Violence National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2011
Critical Issue Brief, October 2011
This paper first introduces and discusses a recent policy memo from the U.S. Department of Education that clarifies the distinctions between bullying and harassment and the priorities and responsibilities of school districts, and then outlines the differences between sexual harassment and bullying, explores
the unintended consequences of ignoring the gendered dimensions of bullying and harassment in K-12 schools, and suggests helpful strategies for advocates collaborating with school personnel and students. Note that this paper is based on US law and practice, and some aspects may not be applicable in New Zealand. Information about managing bullying and promoting positive behaviour in the New Zealand schools context can be found on the Ministry of Education website - www.minedu.govt.nz
BULLYING
ADOLESCENTS
CHILDREN
GENDER
SCHOOLS
SEX DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
UNITED STATES