Bullying In Early Adolescence By Dorothy Espelage

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An example of humans being inherently evil is bullying in early adolescence. One piece of evidence that supports my claim is from “Bullying in Early Adolescence” by Dorothy L. Espelage. The article talks about how research shows that bullying stems from the pressure to gain peer acceptance. "This behavior may be intended to demonstrate superiority over other students for boys and girls, either through name-calling or ridiculing" (2). This quote illustrates that children engage in bullying behavior not merely out of random aggression, but rather as a means to assert dominance and exert power over their peers. It suggests that within the complex social dynamics of schools, the pursuit of social acceptance often drives individuals to target and
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