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This is mainly an indirect/relational form of bullying.

● Psychological

- exclusion from social and/or group activities,
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- social isolation or exclusion from play during breaks, etc

It is an indirect/relational form of bullying. Just like in the case of emotional bullying,

victims may suffer slander or ridicule.

● Social

- direct social exclusion

- indirect social exclusion (the victim realizes the situation only when
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he/she attempts to take part in a group)

This form of bullying attempts to systematically undermine the victim’s self-
esteem. It can be both direct/overt and indirect/relational.

● Sexual

- teasing or insults of a sexual content,

- inappropriate gestures,
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- touching without consent

- sexual assault

This is considered a form of sexual harassment and can target both girls and

boys.

● Racial

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- offending actions aimed at a person’s different nationality, race, religion,
culture, background, financial status, etc.

According to the “Stephen Lawrence Inquiry” report (MacPherson, 1999),

mentioned in “Respecting others: Bullying around race, religion and culture”
Guidance document, this form of bullying is in fact an expression of racism,

they are in fact racist incidents. 20

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