Bullied the Jamie Nabozny Story Summary
Bullied the Jamie Nabozny Story Summary
Daily, thousands of lesbian and gay students in American schools experience verbal and
physical harassment from their fellow students as well as teachers. In this Bullied video, the
narrative is centered on a powerful gay teenage boy known as Jamie Nabzny. Jamie Nabozny is
tormented by his classmates for many years right from middle schools to high schools
(NWTCTube, 2014).
The video is founded on a real narrative. Jamie Nabozny critically planned every move
he made at school since the harassment, discrimination and bullying from his classmates in
Ashland Wisconsin School was unbearable. Although Jamie knew he was a gay and disclosed
the secret to the family, constant attacks from school made him restless. In the first stage, the
bullies nicknamed him several names. However, the condition advanced to tripping and shoving.
The condition worsened where Jamie received kicks and punches from the bullies. One time, the
bullies ganged up against Jamie, kicked him so hard that he was admitted in hospital
(NWTCTube, 2014).
Jamie avoided crowed places. He went to school early and set for home late than any
other student because he feared harassment. He used uncommon restrooms. In short, Jamie had
hectic moments while at school. Despite reporting the bullying instances to the teachers and
administrators, nothing was done to save him (NWTCTube, 2014).
Eventually, Jamie decides to fight back. Jamie never fought with his hands/fists but rather
through courtroom. The Bullied Video has presented series of courtroom cases filed by Jamie
based on the gay and lesbian rights. Ultimately, Jamie’s historic federal case held that lesbian
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and gay learners are covered and protected by the United States Constitution. Such students have
constitutional rights to be free from any form of bullying, harassment and discrimination based
on gay and lesbianism inclination (NWTCTube, 2014).
References
NWTCTube (Dec 16, 2014). Bullied the Jamie Nabozny Story. Retrieved from
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2. Cyber Bullying Statistics Summary
Cyber bullying refers to the internet harassment. Cyber bullying is rampant among the
teenagers. It entails form of violence among the teens that has long-lasting harmful effects.
Bullying statistics depicts that cyber bullying is a critical challenge facing teenagers. Although
cyber bullying has demonstrated significant damage to the teenagers, it is more common
(Statistics, 2013).
From i-SAF foundation statistics, 50% of the teenagers have ever experienced and
participated in cyber bullying. More than 25% of teenagers have received frequent bullies
through the internet. Similarly, the statistical findings of Harford County Examiner on cyber
bullying shows that half of the adolescents are victims of cyber bullying. However, only one out
of ten victims discloses to the parents. One out of ten teens had their critical pictures used online
without their consent (damaging pictures). Around one-fifth of teens have shared sexually
suggestive pictures through the intendent (Statistics, 2013).
Therefore, both parents/adults and the teens can collaboratively join hand in solving the
challenge of cyber bullying. Parents should talk to the teens on the severe consequences of cyber
bullying. The teens should report to an adult or parent once they receive cyber threats or bullies
(Statistics, 2013).
References
Statistics, B. (2013). Cyber bullying statistics. Retrieved March, 19, 2015. Retrieved from
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3. “A Student, a School and a Case That Made History summary”
Bullied article present the forty-minute documentary featuring Jamie Nabozny, a teenage
gay who experienced bullies from both the teachers and the fellow students. The documentary
depicted the students, the school and the case that eventually broke the record. The documentary
illustrated the chronicles of Jamie’s ordeal anti-gay bullies. The boy filed a case that brought
smiles to the gays and lesbians in the American schools today. The boy and his case became
historical. The two are cornerstone for the contemporary gay and lesbian students’ anti-bullying
efforts in both middle and high schools. “Bullied” is structured to guide the school
administrators, counselors and teachers to establish conducive school environment for learning to
all students, not discriminating gays and lesbians (Teaching Tolerance, 2018).
References
Teaching Tolerance (2018). Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History.
Retrieved from https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/film-kits/bullied-a-
student-a-school-and-a-case-that-made-history
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4. Bullied: Teacher’s Guide/Booklet Summary
The article on “Bullied: A student, a school and a case that made History” narrates an
inspiring narrative about a gay teenage who took a bold stand against the gay bullying
experience in his middle and high schools. The article is structured with the aim of establishing
empathic scenario for LGBT victims. The case is giving incitement and courage for everyone to
be responsible for any bullying around them.
The guide is designed into two parts. Part one: “Using Bullied in the Classroom.” Part
one of the guide incorporates “Bullied” concept in the classroom setting. This part therefore
provides a standard-aligned classroom activities regarding “Bullied.” Part two: “Using Bullied in
Your School and District.” provides directions and guidelines to the teachers to establish
conducive learning environments for every student without discrimination including LGBT
students. The article illustrates the chronicles of Jamie’s ordeal anti-gay bullies (Teaching
Tolerance, 2018).
“Bullied” addresses various curriculum standards. The guide has provided sufficient
action plans for educators to mitigate or minimize school-based bullies. For instance, the article
has suggested the following actions as an approach of fighting school-based bullies:
1. Adoption and publication of an anti-bullying policy that will incorporate clear
procedures and its repercussions
2. The educators and administrators in schools and districts ought to provide the school
with a wide training about anti-bullying jeopardy.
3. The school administrators come together to deliberate on the bullying behavior and
provide the action plan
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References
Teaching Tolerance (2018). Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History.
Retrieved from https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/film-kits/bullied-a-
student-a-school-and-a-case-that-made-history
5. Bullying Integration
Bullying refers to the unwanted aggressive treatment subjected to a person because
he/she is less powerful, or because is discriminated against. In most cases, school aged children
are more vulnerable to bullying (Statistics, 2013). The statistics show that 56% of children
between 6 and 15 years received a given form of bully while in middle or high school. Bullying
can influence lasting severe problems to the victims. There are various types of bullying
experienced by these children. For example, some children might experience cyber bullying,
others race-based bully and other sexual orientation bully.
Daily, thousands of lesbian and gay students in American schools experience verbal and
physical harassment from their fellow students as well as teachers. This is experienced by Jamie,
the teenage gay student who encountered tripping, kicks and verbal bully from the teachers and
the fellow students. However, much the bullying might be embarrassing and harassing, the
victims should be bold enough to do something (Teaching Tolerance, 2018).
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6. Minority Groups are Prone to Bully
Minority groups in the United States of America such as children, women, minor
races and disabled (special needs) are subjected to various forms of violence and bully.
Minority group such as women experience bully because of the social stereotypes. In
American society, masculinity is power, therefore, women might experience sexual violence
like rapes and unwanted marriage sex. Children who have no physical strengths are bullied
by the stronger children as well as adults. Because of their weak physical bodies, children are
vulnerable to brutality and bullying experience. Therefore, minority groups are prone to bully
because they are less regarded in the society.
