Saturday, August 14, 2010

More than half of schoolgirls are bullied because of their appearance

More than half of young women are bullied at school because of how they look, according to a report published today.

Some youngsters miss months of education to avoid their tormentors, according to the survey.

Researchers spoke to girls in England and Wales, between the ages of 15 and 22. They found 56 per cent were abused verbally, physically or online because of their weight, height or hair colour. MORE HERE!

Only one in five of the girls surveyed was happy with her appearance. More than half were bullied at school

Only one in five of the girls surveyed was happy with her appearance. More than half were bullied at school (posed)


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