Well, in school, harassment can be in different forms. There's sexual harassment, which is unfortunately not uncommon. This can range from inappropriate comments to unwanted touching. Then there's academic harassment, where some students might be made to feel stupid or be constantly criticized for their academic performance in a demeaning way. And of course, the traditional forms like being harassed for being different, whether it's due to a disability, a different style of dressing, or coming from a different cultural background.
One common form is verbal harassment like making inappropriate sexual comments or jokes. Another could be unwanted physical contact, such as touching someone's hair or body in an improper way. There can also be cyber - sexual harassment through sending lewd messages or pictures on social media platforms.
One common form is inappropriate touching. For example, a teacher might pat a student's thigh in a way that makes the student uncomfortable. Another form is making sexual remarks. This could be as blatant as making comments about a student's physical appearance in a sexual way. Also, there's the form of sending inappropriate messages or emails. Teachers in these cases cross the line of professional behavior and make students feel harassed and violated.
Verbal harassment is common. Like students making fun of others' looks, intelligence or family background. Another type is cyber - harassment. With the use of social media, students can spread rumors or send mean messages online. Physical harassment also occurs, such as pushing or tripping someone on purpose.
One common type is sexual harassment. As seen in many stories, women are often subjected to unwanted physical contact, lewd remarks and stares in public places.
Sexual harassment is unfortunately also a possibility. Although Catholic high schools have certain moral codes, some students may still face inappropriate comments or unwanted advances from their peers. This is a serious form of harassment that needs to be addressed immediately.
Another story might involve a teacher withholding grades or educational opportunities as a form of punishment that is not related to academic performance. For instance, if a student didn't participate in an extracurricular activity the teacher liked, the teacher might give them a lower grade than they deserve. This is a form of harassment as it uses academic power in an unfair way.
One example could be a student being repeatedly made inappropriate comments about their body by a classmate. Another might be a teacher making unwanted physical contact with a student, like touching their hair or shoulders in an improper way. There could also be cases where students spread false and sexual rumors about a fellow student.
Common forms include physical bullying like hitting or pushing, verbal bullying such as name - calling and teasing, and social bullying like excluding someone from a group.
One common form is looking at someone else's test paper during an exam. For example, in my math class, I saw a student trying to peek at the answers of the person sitting next to him. Another form is using hidden notes. Some students write down formulas or key points on small pieces of paper and try to use them during a quiz. Also, there are those who use their mobile phones to look up answers, especially in less - strictly - supervised tests.
In my school, there was a girl who was harassed because of her weight. Other students made mean comments about her body. She started skipping meals. It took a long time for teachers to notice and stop it. The school should have been more vigilant.