Bullying Impacts of Discrimination on Muslim Youth
Introduction
In one study of Muslim youth, 55% reported being bullied specifically because of their religion. This number is twice the national average. What can we do to help? The first step is understanding the issue. Where does bullying occur? What are the signs? What are the impacts of bullying? Is there anything you can do as a parent to prevent your child from being bullied? Use this infographic to start a conversation with your child. Parental support and strong religious identities are great ways to protect your child from the impacts of bullying.
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Citations
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The infographic content was compiled by Sarina Bajwa and Sameera Ahmed. The infographic was designed by Sarrah AbuLughod.