Cyberbullying And Its Detrimental Effects

The internet is a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide. {Dictionary.com, 2016). This essay will argue that one concern for users of the internet is cyberbullying because of the detrimental effects that victims are forced to endure, resulting in the victim being affected emotionally, mentally and even physically by way of self-harm. Firstly, the essay will begin with an introduction to the internet explaining what it is, how and when it came about and what it is used for. Then it will explain a topic of concern which in this essay will be about cyberbullying, giving a brief description about what it means also what and who Is involved. An explanation on why and how the problem has become a concern and also what …show more content…
For example, a bully in the traditional sense would make their victim feel small and powerless as often as they could by way of intimidation and aggression such as physically harming them either by assaulting them or taking their possessions as an example. In the cyber world these same elements can be applied as well for instance a bully could choose a victim and ruin their lives, either directly or indirectly, by doing things they know will embarrass their victims or ruin their very livelihood or even their reputations by either creating fabrications resulting in insecurities within all relationships. Every incident is different when cyber bullying is concerned, there can be the one bully and many victims or many bullies and one victim, and no one who uses the internet is safe from cyber bullies but by learning about how to keep yourself safe when using the internet and having a basic understanding about netiquette, can lower your chances of becoming a victim to the growing concern which is cyberbullying