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Bullying has become an epidemic among schools. With increased technology children can now continue to bully others from their home. The rise in availability has increased bullying and made the effects more damaging. However, while the victim is important, studying them will cause little to no decrease in bullying. Therefore, it is more important to study the offender. While the most common reason for bullying is often thought of to be power, recent studies have shown that bullying is related to personality. Sociologist believe that our personality is made up by one’s experiences with their world. This may be why scientist are arguing that the bully personality is an â€Å"evolved adaptation,† (Book, 2011, p. 218). This paper will attempt to establish the personality of a bully, where that personality stems from, and how the problem of bullying can be ceased. Bullying can be related to a DNA mutation, an accident. However, if the carrier of the mutation reprod uces and spreads that mutation, it will evolve into a human trait. Although the mutation is now multiplying, it can sti...