Assignment: Bullying in the Media
Find 2 examples of bullying portrayed in the media
● One example from TV shows, movies, videos, news.
● One example from a news report of a bullying incident.
Example #1 - TV show, movie or video:Example #1 - TV show,
movie or video:
Review and include the following in your writing:
● Include name of show & brief description of the storyline.
● List show details - which network produces the show?
Date/time
show airs? Popularity of the show? Target audience?
● Discuss how bullying is portrayed in the program.
● Is the bystander effect included in the story/program?
● Is the depiction of bullying situations realistic?
○ Include specific storylines used.
● Do you note use of stereotyping? Provide examples of
characters.
● Are characteristics like income, social class, sexual
orientation and
interests used to marginalize cast members?
● Is bullying used as a humorous plot device meant to simply
entertain
the audience?

○ What do you think of this portrayal of bullying?
● Does the program feature a significant challenge to a bully
and
his/her message? Explain some specific examples.
● What do you believe the impact these shows have on bullying
and
society’s perception?
Example #2 - News Report of Bullying Incident
● Include name of news program or media source & brief
description
of the story.
● Media outlet details - network producing the program? Does
the
media outlet have a slant in coverage (left or right?)
● Discuss how bullying is portrayed in the report.
● Is the bystander effect part of this news story? Explain how.
● Is the depiction of bullying situation exaggerated?
Downplayed?
● How is the bully described? How is the victim described?
● Do you note any stereotyping? Provide examples.
● Are characteristics like income, social class, sexual
orientation and
interests used in reporting the story?
● Do you believe the coverage of the story is accurate and
sufficient?
● Should the report have included more or less information?

● Does the report include any other bullying situations?
● Compare news report coverage of bullying to the depiction in
the TV,
movie, video you selected.
● What do you believe the impact this news story has on
bullying and
society’s perception?
Draft your assignment in a Word doc and upload to BB or create
directly in
BB (if you opt to create in BB, I suggest you copy/paste the text
and save a
copy in your computer. It’s a good idea in case of any technical
issues with
BB. )
I’m looking for about 400-500 words. Use full sentences. Be
sure to
proofread before submitting (spelling and grammar matter …
this is a
journalism class!)
Assignment points = 40 points
Due date = Sunday, Oct. 21 @ midnight
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