Definition of SB

Our Definition
Social bullying represents any action another person/group employs to errode the reputation/social standing of another person/group. These actions include: rumor spreading, publically embarassment, exclusion, alienation, inside jokes, etc. Given the wide range of actions defined as "social bullying", it seems social bullying exists in almost every environment. Thus, a number of people experience at least 1 bout of social bullying.

Other Definitions
1. Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes: (StopBullying.gov)
 * Leaving someone out on purpose
 * Telling other children not to be friends with someone
 * Spreading rumors about someone
 * Embarrassing someone in public

2. Social bullying is deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior intended to hurt others. This type of behavior generally includes verbal abuse, gossip or other actions that cause mental and emotional harm and social isolation for the victim. Schools, sports activities, colleges, domestic and work situations and neighborhoods are some of the places in which this type of bullying occurs.

The goal of social bullying is to belittle and harm another individual or group. In middle school, for example, bullying might take the shape of teasing unpopular children. Ridiculing another child’s clothes, making fun of the way he speaks, and mocking his academic achievements or his race or culture are examples of behaviors that a bully might exhibit to gain power over another child. (WiseGeek)

3. Social bullying in one of the worst type of bullying.If you thought that the effects will disappear as soon thant you find a career, you are terribly wrong. For a victim, the impact of being constanly reduced in front of others is way more deap-seated than a few bruises on the face. It can cause bigger problems, like anxiety and depression. Profesionals confirm that the memories of social bullying can be the cause of these serious problems in the early adulthood. Being anxious or depressed can cause problems with society, like having trouble with making friends or finding a career. In worst cases, it can be the cause of extreme consequences, such as suicide. All these consequences are caused by a low self-esteem and confidence. (GetRidofSocialBully.blogspot.com)