Combatting Body Shaming

November 1, 2016

Gr 6 Up-Growing up comes with challenges, a truth that is magnified for young people in the social media environment. Using a variety of resources including anecdotes from celebrities and ordinary folk, personal interviews, and study-based research, different forms of shaming in our society are discussed in this series. Adopting a response versus react stance with strategies for addressing and preventing on and offline toxicity, the books provide readers with empowering tools to combat this type of behavior. Cyberpsychology, online inhibition effect, and the cloak of anonymity pervading online communities are addressed. Useful advice is also offered on building healthy relationships to foster a sense of self-worth. This se is top of the line. The back matter of each title is extensive and includes a contact information list for relevant social agencies.

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