American culture is one that is so easily in denial. We have such a strange dichotomy, so hypocritical. The truth can be blaring in neon letters but our culture will find a reason not to hear what the truth is.
You can't have a discussion about bullying unless you also have a discussion against our culture's obsession with masculinity.
It's been important to cultures throughout history with the court jester and the witch doctor and the shaman - all preach the same thing.