I applaud W. Virginia's efforts here, but really, why does the type of victim decide whether bullying is bullying. Can't it be the actions of the perpetrator.... not the fault of the victim?
West Virginia Proposed Anti-Bullying Policy Aims To Protect LGBT Students
www.huffingtonpost.com
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- "A proposed anti-bullying policy for West Virginia schools acknowledges that sexual orientation and gender identity are common reasons for harassment."
The goal is to stop bullying. Bullying is defined as singling someone out due to differences of: race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, socioeconomic status, academic status, physical appearance, and mental, physical or developmental disability.
a controversy exists over adding sexual orientation and gender identity.
Sadly the article summary includes the foreboding:
"Even if the policy passes, White's not confident teachers and administrators will jump to defend LGBT students. But, he said, 'this will eliminate their cop-out.'"
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