Bullying in Popular Culture
Essays on Film, Television and Novels
Edited by Abigail G. Scheg
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Public awareness of bullying has increased tremendously in recent years, largely through its representation in film, television and novels. In popular media targeted towards young readers and viewers, depictions of bullying can present teachable moments and relatable situations.
Written from a variety of perspectives, this collection of new essays offers a broad overview of bullying. The contributors discuss the changing face of bullying in popular media, bullying among females, parents who cyberbully, anti-bullying novels, the phenomenon of a Schadenfreude obsessed culture, and how reality television shapes youth perceptions of what is acceptable aggressiveness.
About the Author:
Abigail G. Scheg is a course mentor for General Education Composition at Western Governors University. She lives in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
Press Reviews:
"with additional topics such as bullying in the LGBT community, protecting those who are most vulnerable, and implementing policy and law, Scheg’s book adds significantly to the field of bullying and its connection to media"—Journal of American Culture.
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