Day of Unity 2023: History, Activities
Every third or fourth Wednesday of October is observed as the Day of Unity in the United States. It will be observed on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. National Bullying Prevention Month observes October as a month of commemoration, and this is the major event.
To prevent youngsters from being persecuted, and to educate people about kindness, bravery, and inclusion is the main message of this month and this day.
Bullying is a major issue that we as a society today face, and we cannot permit it to continue. We must take action against it now before it claims even more victims in the future. As a result, on this day, we strive to encourage individuals to speak up against cyberbullying and influence authorities to act.
HISTORY OF THE DAY OF UNITY
Think again if you believe that bullying is only a certain culture or civilization thing! BULLYING, on the other hand, is not just a human phenomenon; both animals and plants bully.
This dismal pattern has been prevalent since hunter-gatherers first roamed the planet, and it is currently epidemic all around the globe. Everything is affected in the same way. Bullying was prevalent all throughout the globe, according to research that covered numerous nations, as were its consequences. While the targeted persons showed differences in the study, no one was bullying-free.
According to scientists, this tendency to dominate, intimidate, or harm others is evolutionary and no one culture is responsible for creating it. Humans have always had to struggle for everything, and this is still the case today.
As a result of the research done on bullying, many individuals have wondered about the motivation behind this behavior. But, until Dan Olweus’ 1978 research, they were sporadic. He characterized violence as “physical damage” after observing youngsters and their overt conduct during school. Indirect forms of violence did not occur to him. Others, including educationists, psychologists, sociologists, and criminologists, could study bullying thanks to his research.
Bullying has been broadened to include subtler kinds of oppression, such as verbal hostility and social isolation, since Olweus’ description. Bullying is now recognized as a social issue that must be addressed, and the attitude toward it has shifted from being considered a normal part of growing up.
PACsER Center was founded in Minnesota by a non-profit that fights for the rights of children with disabilities. To make youngsters feel safe and secure in school, these guys realized the need for anti-bullying initiatives. In 2006, they established the National Bullying Prevention Center, and in 2011, they launched National Bullying Prevention Month. The anti-bullying campaign of PACER relies heavily on Unity Day.
On this day, individuals all over the internet, in schools, and in communities take a stand against bullying. The tagline of PAL has been changed to “Together against bullying.” They want to raise awareness of positive actions that counteract bullying and improve schools and online environments. They are united in their kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Day of Unity Activities:
Individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or share orange on Unity Day in order to unite for kindness, tolerance, and inclusion. Bullying is a major problem that must be addressed immediately because it affects one in every five school-aged youngsters.
A dedicated website for youngsters has been built by the National Bullying Prevention Center of CAPER, asking them to pledge allegiance. Help your children, students, or any youngsters you know understand the seriousness of bullying and teach them how to deal with such circumstances by visiting their website and taking the online pledge with them.
This day’s highlight color has been set as orange. By wearing something orange, you can show your support for the cause. On the official PACER website, you can also buy a Unity Day signature t-shirt. Make sure to post it on your social media accounts too, so that more people are aware of the day and encourage them to wear an orange shirt.
FAQs on the Day of Unity:
When is the Day of Unity celebrated?
Every third or fourth Wednesday in October, the Day of Unity is observed throughout the United States.
Who started Unity Day?
In October 2011, the National Bullying Prevention Center of PACER launched Unity Day. National Bullying Prevention Month is the main campaign.
What month is anti-bullying awareness month?
In the United States, October is dedicated to bullying prevention.
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