School bullying and gender-based relationships: A theoretical approach

Abstract

This research analyses gender violence in adolescence focusing especially where it occurs in schools. We conducted a review of the terminology of violence showing an asymmetrical power relationship between the teenagers which lead to sexist attitudes and violent behaviour. To focus on the study of gender and violence in schools, we compared several of the most relevant research articles on the incidence of this violence in order to reflect into the causes, procedures and scenarios that legitimise and maintain these behaviours. Finally, we suggest some guidelines from various social institutions that are aimed at preventing this behaviour.

Keywords

• adolescencia
• relaciones de poder
• género
• violencia escolar