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Based on the three sources, what is the impact of bullying on young people? How does this impact change based on the various factors presented in the sources? How is it the same across demographic groups? Your response should have a clear organizational structure and include evidence from all three sources.
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Correct answers should include the following:
- A statement about the negative impact that bullying has on a young person’s feelings of confidence, safety and/or happiness.
- Evidence from “The Rights to the Streets of Memphis” about the role of economic class, family and community on being bullied, as well as the impact on feelings of safety and confidence.
- Evidence from the infographic “Bullying: What You Should Know” about gender and age in relation to bullying, the reasons kids bully, other factors influencing bullying, and impacts of bullying.
- Evidence from the Newsela article “Even popular kids are bullied in high school, researchers find” about bullying rates among popular teens and explanations for this data.
