Is America 'A Bully Nation'?

By Steve Kraske,

Published August 10, 2016 at 2:03 PM CDT

Are we a society of bullies? We talk to two sociologists who make the case we can’t fix bullying in schools until we take a close look at the bigger institutional factors in America that encourage it.

Guests:

Charles Derber and Yale R. Magrass are sociologists and the co-authors of Bully Nation: How the American Establishment Creates a Bullying Society.

Charles Derber and Yale Magress will be presenting 'Bully Nation' on Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. To reserve a seat visit kclibrary.org.

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Steve Kraske

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Lisa Rodriguez

Kansas City needs journalists who show up not just on people’s worst days, but on their best ones — and the boring ones in between. As KCUR’s news director, I build relationships across the metro, so our newsroom can bring you critical information when times are tough, and seek out moments of joy to celebrate. Email me at lisa@kcur.org.

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