Bullying and Cyberbullying: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
Bullying is a common occurrence across many playgrounds, in many neighborhoods, and across all grade levels in the United States. The pervasiveness of bullying has reached epidemic levels, and with the advent of cyberbullying, the incidents of bullying continue to rise at an exponential rate. Although there are many programs designed to prevent bullying developed at the local communal and statewide level, there seems to be little evidence of efficaciousness. Following is a critical review of bullying and cyberbullying in the United States, a review of some of the prevention programs that have been established in response to this phenomenon, and possible recommendations for effective ways to address this national issue.
Ethnography of Operating Room Culture and Team Dynamics
The cultural scene explored in this ethnography is an operating room. The individual participants in a typical operating room setting are: primary surgeon, second surgeon, surgical assistant, surgical technician,…