Social Aggression
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I’ve heard of something called “Social Aggression” What exactly is that?



It’s a type of bullying behavior intended to hurt someone

by harming his or her “relationships” with others.

That’s probably why it’s also known as


RELATIONAL AGGRESSION.


One minute you’re part of a group, The next minute

No one even talks to you and you have no idea why.

How confusing & hurtful is that?



When people get into fist fights, they may get a black eye or bloody nose. Here, however, the abuse is more emotional or psychological.

Just because you don’t see bruises on the outside, doesn’t mean that everything is fine.

INSIDE, the hurt can be just as painful.

Sometimes even more so.


Social aggression can happen to anyone at any age. It can take place in any environment, including homes, schools, teams, clubs, and the workplace. While boys do participate in social aggression, girls do it more. Maybe that’s because status or personal value among young males is generally based on strength and physical skill. For female tweens and teens, however, it’s more about friendships and where they each fit into the group.


Some of these groups or cliques are ruled by popular, high social-status girls who use their power in mean and controlling ways. If others don’t do what the say they could soon find THEMSELVES the next targets!

No wonder one of the names for these types of leaders is RMG´s (Really Mean Girls) !

Equally maddening is the fact that, because social aggression is so subtle, it’s usually difficult for adults to detect on their own and try to stop.

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