Moral Philosophy
What is moral philosophy? What are its principles, values, concepts, theories, ideas, or arguments? Why is it important for social and legal strategies to combat harassment and bullying of LGBT youth? How does moral philosophy relate to ethics, morality, conscience, justice, fairness, equality, discrimination, prejudice, human rights, civic responsibility, or law? Can moral philosophy guide strategies that are effective, practical, sustainable, inclusive, and respectful of individual differences? Why or why not?
Strategies to Combat Harassment and Bullying
How can strategies be developed to prevent, reduce, mitigate, or eliminate harassment and bullying of LGBT youth in social settings, such as schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, clubs, sports teams, religious organizations, political movements, or online communities? Can these strategies include education, training, policies, programs, laws, sanctions, or enforcement? Why or why not? Are there any specific approaches, methods, techniques, tools, or resources available for implementing these strategies? If so, how do they work and what are their limitations? Can these strategies be tailored to the needs of different groups of people based on gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, race, religion, culture, geography, politics, or other factors? Should all people have equal access to them regardless of their backgrounds? Why or why not?
Legal Strategies
What types of laws exist in relation to harassment and bullying of LGBT youth? What are their strengths and weaknesses? Are there any legal frameworks, principles, standards, rules, regulations, norms, or guidelines that could inform effective action plans? How can laws be designed to protect individuals from discrimination, violence, abuse, exploitation, intimidation, humiliation, or isolation? Can lawmakers create new laws, amend existing ones, or enforce them more effectively? How can victims seek justice when they experience harassment or bullying? Are there any legal procedures, remedies, solutions, solutions, or alternatives that should be considered?
Social Strategies
How can social settings be made safer, more inclusive, or supportive for LGBT youth? Can social strategies include initiatives, campaigns, activities, projects, organizations, movements, networks, advocacy, activism, education, outreach, communication, collaboration, mobilization, engagement, empowerment, or recognition? Do they require collective action or individual efforts? Can they involve public awareness, community mobilization, social change, policy reform, personal growth, professional development, leadership training, or cultural transformation? If so, how do they work and what are their limitations? Are there any specific examples of successful social strategies that could serve as models or inspiration for others?
How can moral philosophy guide social and legal strategies to combat harassment and bullying of LGBT youth?
Psychological theories such as social learning theory (SLT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) suggest that individuals learn behaviors through observing others' actions and modeling them, as well as thinking patterns which influence their responses to situations. As for LGBT youth, they are often exposed to negative attitudes towards homosexuality from family members, peers, and society in general, leading to low self-esteem and depression.