Today，my topic is about cyberbullying.
Firstly.How is cyberbullying defined? it can be defined as sending cruel or threatening texts or comments to another person. Harassing someone online through means like shaming or demeaning them can also be considered as cyberbullying. It may sound innocent at first, butits effects can be terrible.Producing posts to make fun of someone, maliciously editing the victim‘ s photos and making memes out of their image are common examples of cyberbullying. Sharing memes that ridicule someone even if you did not create them is also considered cyberbullying.
Cyberbullies may be more tempted to commit the act due to the anonymous nature of the internet. They believe that because of their anonymity, they do not have to take any responsibility for their actions, or that they are just making harmless jokes without any real consequences.
Cyberbullying can have harmful repercussions on its victims, be it emotional, physical, or behavioural. The victims could fall into a variety of stress-related illnesses such as anxiety anddepression. According to a study, 93% of victims of cyberbullying have expressed feelings of sadness, powerlessness, and hopelessness. Their mental health is affected when they begin to lose confidence in themselves. Over time, their fear of being cyberbullied will possibly lead to mental illness or other complications such as insomnia, headaches and chest discomfort. Victims of cyberbullying may self-harm by cutting or burning themselves in response to these intense feelings. According to research, cyberbullying may increase suicidal thoughts in some victims. When people are bullied online on a daily basis, they may come to believe that death is their only option to escape. South Korean singer-actress Sulli committed suicide after being subjected to incessant cyberbullying. She was known for breaking taboos and norms which led to netizens scrutinising and sending her a barrage of online criticism, according to CAN. Her death exposed the continuous assault of bad comments faced by females in the world. She was a proponent of the braless movement in South Korea, challenging the K-pop industry’s rigorous brand management as well as conservative social norms toward young women, which led to strong criticism from the public.
Increased awareness among teenagers is a significant practical step, as many teens may be unaware of the various positive and negative effects of the internet. The problem is not about technology or the internet. Rather, it is about the people who intentionally use it to harm others. With the COVID-19 pandemic, cyberbullying is on the rise due to stay-at-home orders. According to research by L1ght, cyberbullying among children and teens increased by 70% during the early months of the COVID-19 crisis. If someone you know has been bullied, step in to help rather than become an accomplice yourself. Let‘s stand together and say no to cyberbullying.
