What Does Relational Aggression Mean?

Relational aggression is used as a term to depict psychological (social/emotional) aggression, an aggression that takes place between people in relationship. In this type of aggression the members in the group use sharp weapon to physical attack other members in the group. Some of the types of aggression used are lies, secrets, betrayals and a host of other two-faced tactics. It is also known as covert bullying, social aggression, 'female' bullying, or family bullying, cruel, cunning, are all considered to be the covert form of aggression.

Studies have drawn conclusion that often men or even boys prefer physical aggression, whereas on the other hand women prefer any kind of psychological aggression. And most important to end with it is found that women can be similarly aggressive that men.

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