Blasphemy
Blasphemy
Blasphemy usually refers to speaking about a person or group of people to others, often negatively or critically. It can also mean spreading inappropriate or inaccurate information about a person that is not intended to be publicly known. Blasphemy can be conscious or unconscious and can be both intentionally and unintentionally hurtful or humiliating. Often, blasphemy is an expression of resentment, envy or dissatisfaction with other people and their circumstances.
At school or in other learning activities, children and young people are often in contact with each other. Unfortunately, this also often leads to negative behaviour, such as bullying. According to a survey conducted by the market research institute iconKids & Youth in 2018, 69 percent of the children between 8 and 14 years of age surveyed said that they had already made fun of someone.
Blasphemy can be very hurtful and lead to emotional damage in the persons concerned. The consequences can even be so far-reaching that it affects the learning behaviour and motivation of the child concerned. Another survey conducted by the Emnid opinion research institute in 2016 found that almost every second young person between the ages of 14 and 19 said they regularly talked shit about others.
It is important that teachers as well as parents are sensitised and teach children and young people how to treat each other with respect. This also includes making it clear that blasphemy is problematic and what effects it can have on others. A study conducted by the University of Tübingen in 2014 found that young people usually blaspheme about topics they perceive as particularly important or interesting, such as relationships, appearance or school performance.
It is therefore important to sensitise children and young people to these issues and to show them alternative ways of dealing with conflicts and problems. This includes teaching them to be respectful and mindful of each other and to support each other instead of putting each other down. An open and positive learning environment can prevent bullying and improve the learning climate.
Our project on bullying in schools aims to teach learners about the importance of respect and consideration when interacting with each other in an understandable and engaging way. We want to help reduce bullying in schools and thus create a more respectful and harmonious learning environment.
Our programme includes, among other things, drama-based sessions, interactive exercises and open discussions to help raise awareness of the impact of bullying and provide learners with alternative strategies for dealing with conflict. We believe that solid training in social skills will benefit learners not only in everyday school life but also in later life, helping them to resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive way.
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