Bias-Based Bullying: The Implications of Multiple Forms of Discriminatory Victimization

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

Many students continue to experience victimization at school. For a number of these students, this victimization is discriminatory and based on bias and prejudices on account of their actual or perceived social identity (e.g., their sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, gender or gender expression, religion). Despite the serious nature of bias-based victimization, limited research has documented its prevalence or associated outcomes. Therefore, this session seeks to highlight the nature of bias-based victimization as it relates to several forms of bias and as it is experienced from elementary through high school. Further, the session will highlight psychological and social outcomes associated with these types of victimization.

Sub Unit

• Division E - Counseling and Human Development / Section 1: Counseling

Chair

• Paul Poteat, Boston College

Papers

• Gender-Based Bullying in Elementary School: Prevalence and Impact on Student Experience - Joseph G. Kosciw, Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

• The Magnified Effects of Bias-Based Harassment on Psychological, Behavioral, and School Indices - Paul Poteat, Boston College; Stephen T. Russell, The University of Arizona; Katerina Sinclair, The University of Arizona

• Contextual Factors Influencing the Relationship Between Bias-Based Bullying and School Belonging - Neal A. Palmer, GLSEN:Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

Discussant

• Gerald Walton, Lakehead University