SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Bullying in Ecuador
Name: Sebastian Jara
The worldwide meaning of bullying is constantly
aggressing physically or verbally one or more individuals.
It is known to happen more between the teenagers but a
study has proof that little kids are also susceptible to this
kind of treatment. In short terms bullying can cause an
uncomfortable environment for the victim and in long terms
it can lead to depression, low self-stem and even suicide.
In a bullying case we have 2 types of people involved, the
aggressor which is typically the ¨popular¨ or outstating kids
and the victim which is typically a shy person with not so
many backup.
There are several types of bullying in Ecuador, the most common ones are:
 Physical: Intimidations and constant
physical aggressions.
 Psychological: Every word, gesture,
text that compromises the self-stem of the
victim and makes him/her feel uncomfortable.
 Verbal: Insults, words lowering self-
stem and constantly reminding of the victim´s
past or present defects.
 Cyberbully: Includes bullying via text
messages, and social networks.
 Social: The aggressor limits the
socialization or amount of friends of the victim.
The type of aggression depends on the age of the aggressor and victim, here in Ecuador the
types of aggression according to the age are:
4-9 Years: Verbal, Physical
10-13 Years: Verbal, Physical, Social, Sexual
14-18 Years: Verbal, Physical, Social, Sexual, Gangs, Crime
An investigation was made by INNFA (Instituto Nacional de Niñez y la Familia) and DNI
(Defensa de niños y niñas internacional) in 2004 sampling 980 Ecuadorian Kids and Teens.
The results were:
 32% of the sample said that they were casually bullied by their classmates.
 22.6% were kids aged 6-11
http://lahora.com.ec/index.php/noticias/show/1101612649/-
1/Un_fen%C3%B3meno_llamado_bullying.html#.VqElJIV96M8
http://publicjustice.net/what-we-
do/anti-bullying-campaign
 20.1% were kids aged 15-17
Schools in Quito like Terranova, CMSFQ, and Colegio Americano have experienced bully
but now they are applying policies to reduce or avoid this issue. For example in Terranova
every aggression verbal or physical is considered as a strike and it can lead to expulsion.
There are also campaigns in the student council that encourage the good manners and
treatment in schools.
Here is a testimony of a witness of a bullying case in Ecuador:
¨Cuando niño, recuerdo que en la escuela a un compañerito le insultaban, se le burlaban y
hasta le pegaban. Tengo aún en la mente aquella escena en la que caía incluso sangre de su
nariz por los puños que recibía, no sólo por uno, sino por otros alumnos que no le aceptaban
dentro de la ‘jorga’ porque, según ellos, “era un tonto, mocoso y feo”. Yo sentía impotencia
porque no podía hacer nada, solían ser ‘montoneros’. A la final mi amigo quedó afectado
sicológicamente.¨ (El Universo, 2014)
Sources:
El Universo,. (2014). El acoso escolar se torna mas violento en las aulas de Ecuador.
Retrieved 21 January 2016, from
http://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2014/01/26/nota/2083806/acoso-escolar-se-torna-
mas-violento-aulas
McBride, C. (2012). Bullying en el Ecuador (1st ed.). Quito: USFQ. Retrieved from
http://repositorio.usfq.edu.ec/bitstream/23000/1774/1/106659.pdf
Narvaez, T. (2013). Un fenómeno llamado bullying : Vive : La Hora Noticias de Ecuador,
sus provincias y el mundo. Lahora.com.ec. Retrieved 21 January 2016, from
http://lahora.com.ec/index.php/noticias/show/1101612649/-
1/Un_fen%C3%B3meno_llamado_bullying.html#.VqElJIV96M8
Ncab.org.au,. (2016). Types of bullying. Retrieved 21 January 2016, from
http://www.ncab.org.au/parents/typesofbullying/

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distanciaMi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Elixitavilla
 
Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distanciaMi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
marcelovi1977
 
White james PPP
White james PPPWhite james PPP
White james PPP
JamesWhite1125
 
Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014
Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014
Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014
Dr Dave Thomas MITI
 
Living Without Leads
Living Without LeadsLiving Without Leads
Living Without Leads
#FlipMyFunnel
 
Intellectual Property Summary
Intellectual Property SummaryIntellectual Property Summary
Intellectual Property Summary
sjara2000
 
Body Mission
Body MissionBody Mission
1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ
1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ
1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ
aikgoltsiou
 
Tipos de Tejido
Tipos de TejidoTipos de Tejido
Tipos de Tejido
Jorge Arizpe Dodero
 
Demanda
DemandaDemanda
Demanda
DemandaDemanda
Demanda y Oferta
Demanda y OfertaDemanda y Oferta
Demanda y Oferta
Microeconomia2015
 
Demanday Oferta
Demanday OfertaDemanday Oferta
Demanday Oferta
Microeconomia2015
 
La oferta-y-la-demanda
La oferta-y-la-demandaLa oferta-y-la-demanda
La oferta-y-la-demanda
Microeconomia2015
 
Mi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPL
Mi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPLMi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPL
Mi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPL
JUANCARLOSLASSO
 
темирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпрениматели
темирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпренимателитемирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпрениматели
темирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпрениматели
Айгерим Темирхан
 
25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching
25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching
25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching
coachingparasucesso
 

Viewers also liked (17)

Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distanciaMi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
 
Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distanciaMi experiencia en la educación a distancia
Mi experiencia en la educación a distancia
 
White james PPP
White james PPPWhite james PPP
White james PPP
 
Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014
Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014
Checklist-for-scientific-papers-2014
 
Living Without Leads
Living Without LeadsLiving Without Leads
Living Without Leads
 
Intellectual Property Summary
Intellectual Property SummaryIntellectual Property Summary
Intellectual Property Summary
 
Body Mission
Body MissionBody Mission
Body Mission
 
1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ
1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ
1. ΚΑΤΟΙΚΙΕΣ
 
Tipos de Tejido
Tipos de TejidoTipos de Tejido
Tipos de Tejido
 
Demanda
DemandaDemanda
Demanda
 
Demanda
DemandaDemanda
Demanda
 
Demanda y Oferta
Demanda y OfertaDemanda y Oferta
Demanda y Oferta
 
Demanday Oferta
Demanday OfertaDemanday Oferta
Demanday Oferta
 
La oferta-y-la-demanda
La oferta-y-la-demandaLa oferta-y-la-demanda
La oferta-y-la-demanda
 
Mi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPL
Mi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPLMi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPL
Mi experiencia en la educacion a distancia UTPL
 
темирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпрениматели
темирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпренимателитемирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпрениматели
темирхан айгерим, фитнес и здоровье, предпрениматели
 
25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching
25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching
25 perguntas poderosas para obter clientes de coaching
 

Similar to Bullying in Ecuador

Bullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuadorBullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuador
chescabucheli
 
Presentation1english (1) edited (1).pptx
Presentation1english (1) edited (1).pptxPresentation1english (1) edited (1).pptx
Presentation1english (1) edited (1).pptx
ssuserc6a606
 
Bullying in argentina
Bullying in argentinaBullying in argentina
Bullying in argentina
summasecundario
 
Bullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuadorBullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuador
namarias
 
Prevent Bullying At School
Prevent Bullying At SchoolPrevent Bullying At School
Prevent Bullying At School
Susan Convery Foltz
 
Bullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro b
Bullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro bBullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro b
Bullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro b
daniortiz2407
 
Bullying
BullyingBullying
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysis
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An AnalysisBullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysis
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysis
ijtsrd
 
Bullying
BullyingBullying
Bully proof nation - John W Rhodes
Bully proof nation   - John W RhodesBully proof nation   - John W Rhodes
Bully proof nation - John W Rhodes
Apostle John Rhodes
 
CONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docx
CONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docxCONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docx
CONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docx
GonzaloCamacho11
 
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part iEdu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
PeterRuggirello77
 
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part iEdu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
PeterRuggirello77
 
Bullying suicide-translation-final-a
Bullying suicide-translation-final-aBullying suicide-translation-final-a
Bullying suicide-translation-final-a
orminda de fatima bernardo
 

Similar to Bullying in Ecuador (14)

Bullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuadorBullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuador
 
Presentation1english (1) edited (1).pptx
Presentation1english (1) edited (1).pptxPresentation1english (1) edited (1).pptx
Presentation1english (1) edited (1).pptx
 
Bullying in argentina
Bullying in argentinaBullying in argentina
Bullying in argentina
 
Bullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuadorBullying in ecuador
Bullying in ecuador
 
Prevent Bullying At School
Prevent Bullying At SchoolPrevent Bullying At School
Prevent Bullying At School
 
Bullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro b
Bullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro bBullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro b
Bullying and ecuador( daniela ortiz) 1ro b
 
Bullying
BullyingBullying
Bullying
 
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysis
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An AnalysisBullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysis
Bullying of Teenager and Commission of Suicide An Analysis
 
Bullying
BullyingBullying
Bullying
 
Bully proof nation - John W Rhodes
Bully proof nation   - John W RhodesBully proof nation   - John W Rhodes
Bully proof nation - John W Rhodes
 
CONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docx
CONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docxCONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docx
CONTEXTO Y CULTURA_ PROBLEMA SOCIAL.docx
 
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part iEdu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
 
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part iEdu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
Edu 290 powerpoint presentation part i
 
Bullying suicide-translation-final-a
Bullying suicide-translation-final-aBullying suicide-translation-final-a
Bullying suicide-translation-final-a
 

Recently uploaded

NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptxNEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
iammrhaywood
 
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPLAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
RAHUL
 
UGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching AptitudeUGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching Aptitude
S. Raj Kumar
 
Wound healing PPT
Wound healing PPTWound healing PPT
Wound healing PPT
Jyoti Chand
 
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
MysoreMuleSoftMeetup
 
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfWalmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
TechSoup
 
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street NamesThe History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
History of Stoke Newington
 
BIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptx
BIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptxBIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptx
BIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptx
RidwanHassanYusuf
 
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDFLifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
Vivekanand Anglo Vedic Academy
 
Standardized tool for Intelligence test.
Standardized tool for Intelligence test.Standardized tool for Intelligence test.
Standardized tool for Intelligence test.
deepaannamalai16
 
Stack Memory Organization of 8086 Microprocessor
Stack Memory Organization of 8086 MicroprocessorStack Memory Organization of 8086 Microprocessor
Stack Memory Organization of 8086 Microprocessor
JomonJoseph58
 
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation results
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsTemple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation results
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation results
Krassimira Luka
 
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
 
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptLevel 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Henry Hollis
 
How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
How to deliver Powerpoint  Presentations.pptxHow to deliver Powerpoint  Presentations.pptx
How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
HajraNaeem15
 
BBR 2024 Summer Sessions Interview Training
BBR  2024 Summer Sessions Interview TrainingBBR  2024 Summer Sessions Interview Training
BBR 2024 Summer Sessions Interview Training
Katrina Pritchard
 
Nutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour Training
Nutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour TrainingNutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour Training
Nutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour Training
melliereed
 
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptxSWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
zuzanka
 
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdfB. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
BoudhayanBhattachari
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 

Recently uploaded (20)

NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptxNEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
 
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPLAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
 
UGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching AptitudeUGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching Aptitude
UGC NET Exam Paper 1- Unit 1:Teaching Aptitude
 
Wound healing PPT
Wound healing PPTWound healing PPT
Wound healing PPT
 
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
 
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfWalmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdf
 
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street NamesThe History of Stoke Newington Street Names
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
 
BIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptx
BIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptxBIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptx
BIOLOGY NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL (NECO) 2024 PRACTICAL MANUAL.pptx
 
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDFLifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
 
Standardized tool for Intelligence test.
Standardized tool for Intelligence test.Standardized tool for Intelligence test.
Standardized tool for Intelligence test.
 
Stack Memory Organization of 8086 Microprocessor
Stack Memory Organization of 8086 MicroprocessorStack Memory Organization of 8086 Microprocessor
Stack Memory Organization of 8086 Microprocessor
 
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation results
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsTemple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation results
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation results
 
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
 
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptLevel 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
 
How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
How to deliver Powerpoint  Presentations.pptxHow to deliver Powerpoint  Presentations.pptx
How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
 
BBR 2024 Summer Sessions Interview Training
BBR  2024 Summer Sessions Interview TrainingBBR  2024 Summer Sessions Interview Training
BBR 2024 Summer Sessions Interview Training
 
Nutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour Training
Nutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour TrainingNutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour Training
Nutrition Inc FY 2024, 4 - Hour Training
 
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptxSWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
SWOT analysis in the project Keeping the Memory @live.pptx
 
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdfB. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
 

Bullying in Ecuador

  • 1. Bullying in Ecuador Name: Sebastian Jara The worldwide meaning of bullying is constantly aggressing physically or verbally one or more individuals. It is known to happen more between the teenagers but a study has proof that little kids are also susceptible to this kind of treatment. In short terms bullying can cause an uncomfortable environment for the victim and in long terms it can lead to depression, low self-stem and even suicide. In a bullying case we have 2 types of people involved, the aggressor which is typically the ¨popular¨ or outstating kids and the victim which is typically a shy person with not so many backup. There are several types of bullying in Ecuador, the most common ones are:  Physical: Intimidations and constant physical aggressions.  Psychological: Every word, gesture, text that compromises the self-stem of the victim and makes him/her feel uncomfortable.  Verbal: Insults, words lowering self- stem and constantly reminding of the victim´s past or present defects.  Cyberbully: Includes bullying via text messages, and social networks.  Social: The aggressor limits the socialization or amount of friends of the victim. The type of aggression depends on the age of the aggressor and victim, here in Ecuador the types of aggression according to the age are: 4-9 Years: Verbal, Physical 10-13 Years: Verbal, Physical, Social, Sexual 14-18 Years: Verbal, Physical, Social, Sexual, Gangs, Crime An investigation was made by INNFA (Instituto Nacional de Niñez y la Familia) and DNI (Defensa de niños y niñas internacional) in 2004 sampling 980 Ecuadorian Kids and Teens. The results were:  32% of the sample said that they were casually bullied by their classmates.  22.6% were kids aged 6-11 http://lahora.com.ec/index.php/noticias/show/1101612649/- 1/Un_fen%C3%B3meno_llamado_bullying.html#.VqElJIV96M8 http://publicjustice.net/what-we- do/anti-bullying-campaign
  • 2.  20.1% were kids aged 15-17 Schools in Quito like Terranova, CMSFQ, and Colegio Americano have experienced bully but now they are applying policies to reduce or avoid this issue. For example in Terranova every aggression verbal or physical is considered as a strike and it can lead to expulsion. There are also campaigns in the student council that encourage the good manners and treatment in schools. Here is a testimony of a witness of a bullying case in Ecuador: ¨Cuando niño, recuerdo que en la escuela a un compañerito le insultaban, se le burlaban y hasta le pegaban. Tengo aún en la mente aquella escena en la que caía incluso sangre de su nariz por los puños que recibía, no sólo por uno, sino por otros alumnos que no le aceptaban dentro de la ‘jorga’ porque, según ellos, “era un tonto, mocoso y feo”. Yo sentía impotencia porque no podía hacer nada, solían ser ‘montoneros’. A la final mi amigo quedó afectado sicológicamente.¨ (El Universo, 2014) Sources: El Universo,. (2014). El acoso escolar se torna mas violento en las aulas de Ecuador. Retrieved 21 January 2016, from http://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2014/01/26/nota/2083806/acoso-escolar-se-torna- mas-violento-aulas McBride, C. (2012). Bullying en el Ecuador (1st ed.). Quito: USFQ. Retrieved from http://repositorio.usfq.edu.ec/bitstream/23000/1774/1/106659.pdf Narvaez, T. (2013). Un fenómeno llamado bullying : Vive : La Hora Noticias de Ecuador, sus provincias y el mundo. Lahora.com.ec. Retrieved 21 January 2016, from http://lahora.com.ec/index.php/noticias/show/1101612649/- 1/Un_fen%C3%B3meno_llamado_bullying.html#.VqElJIV96M8
  • 3. Ncab.org.au,. (2016). Types of bullying. Retrieved 21 January 2016, from http://www.ncab.org.au/parents/typesofbullying/