Homophobic bullying : research and theoretical perspectives / Ian Rivers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rivers, Ian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Homophobia in schools--Great Britain.

Homophobia in schools.

Bullying in schools--Great Britain.

Bullying in schools.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Using theories and ideas drawn from various disciplines, the author demonstrates how bullying is a complex social process wherein perpetrators are supported by active confederates, passive bystanders and indifferent onlookers.

Contents:

Contents; 1. Bullying: An Overview of Research; 2. Students Who Are Different; 3. Theorising Bullying; 4. Psychosocial Correlates and Long-Term Effects; 5. The School Experience; 6. Practical Issues for Parents and Teachers; 7. The Legacy of Homophobic Bullying at School; 8. Summary and General Conclusions; References; Author Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Subject Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; Y

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on May 11, 2011).

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786612978548

1-282-97854-3

0-19-972197-1

OCLC:

744479830