Oppliger, Patrice A.

Bullies and mean girls in popular culture / Patrice A. Oppliger. - viii, 282 pages ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bullies and the media -- Mean girls and the media -- Film bullies -- Film mean girls -- Television bullies -- Television mean girls -- Television sitcoms -- Glee -- Documentaries and talk shows -- Television reality shows -- Children's programs -- Children's literature -- Alternative media -- Pro-social and anti-bullying messages -- Analysis and recommendations.

"This book addresses media role models in television, film, picture books, and the Internet in the realm of bullying and relational aggression. It highlights a significant number of portrayals with unproductive strategies that lead to poor resolutions or no resolution at all"--

9780786468652

2013028263


Bullies in mass media.
Bullying--Social aspects.
Mass media and girls.
Girls in popular culture.

P96.B85 / O66 2013

302.34/3