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- Cyberbullying is an act of persistently harassing a specific individual using anonymity as a weapon, and is becoming a serious problem not only for adolescents but also for adults.
- Cyberbullying, which appears in various forms such as personal attacks, insults, and leaks of personal information, can reach the level of crime such as defamation, insult, and intimidation.
- To prevent cyberbullying, various efforts are needed, such as strengthening legal regulations, cyber ethics education, victim protection, and improving social awareness, and active participation from the government, businesses, and citizens is crucial.
We often think of cyberbullying as a problem that only affects teenagers. However, in recent years, cyberbullying has become a serious social problem that goes beyond generational conflict and affects all age groups. This article will examine the characteristics and dangers of cyberbullying in detail and explore ways to prevent it.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying refers to a new form of harassment that uses the anonymity of the internet and social media to persistently harass specific individuals or groups and to hurl abusive language. In the past, it was simply considered 'online group harassment', but recently its dangers have become increasingly apparent.
Recently, such incidents have been frequently witnessed even among adults in their 30s and 40s. Cyberbullying is characterized by the rampant use of personal attacks and insults against specific individuals in online spaces such as SNS or online games.
Severe cyberbullying can even reach the level of a crime, such as leaking personal information, spreading false information, and threats. It is common for people to post personal information such as names, contact information, and photos without permission, or to inflict mental suffering through persistent harassment and threats. This is clearly a serious crime under criminal law, including defamation, insult, and intimidation.
1. Causes of Cyberbullying
2. Characteristics of Cyberbullying
3. Dangers of Cyberbullying
Measures to Prevent Cyberbullying
1. Strengthening Legal Regulations
Recently, legal regulations to eradicate cyberbullying have been strengthened. The punishment standards for cyber defamation, insult, and threats are being raised. In particular, cyberbullying involving youth is being punished more severely.
2. Strengthening Cyber Ethics Education
It is important to instill proper internet ethics from an early age to prevent cyberbullying. Schools and families need to strengthen education on internet etiquette and respect for others.
3. Victim Protection and Counseling Support
If someone is a victim of cyberbullying, they should be provided with professional counseling services to receive appropriate help. The government needs to operate counseling centers and hotlines to protect and support victims.
4. Social Awareness Raising Campaigns
Public awareness campaigns and activities should be continuously conducted to raise awareness of the severity of cyberbullying and to make people aware that it is wrong.
5. Self-Purification Efforts of Portal Sites
When portal sites find malicious comments or bullying posts, they need to strengthen their efforts to quickly delete them and impose sanctions. The role of service companies in creating a healthy internet culture is important.
6. Everyone Must Join Forces
Ultimately, all citizens, including the government, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, must work together to eradicate cyberbullying. Only when we understand and respect each other can we create a healthy internet culture and gradually eliminate cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is a cowardly and hateful act against the socially vulnerable. If we all join forces, we can root out cyberbullying and create an internet world of mutual respect.
