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Anti-Bullying MovementMany activist groups end up with a bad reputation because of the extremists that exist within and I'm wondering if the same has happened with the anti bullying movement. One example of a complaint I hear all over the internet is that schools do "nothing" about "bullying". That might just be a strong opinion but a variation I hear is bullying is so "widespread" because schools do "nothing" about it. Another one I hear is bullying is more prevalent now because it travels to the internet instead of staying at school. I have a hard time believing this because "bullying" tends to be taken more seriously than it use to be, which doesn't mean it's gone, but how could it be happening more? I could be wrong in my line of thinking. I'm curious as to what you in the comments think and any other examples of logical fallacies you may have. I just want a clearer example of the fallacies that exist within this movement nowadays. I also know that "bullying" is a term that changes with the times so here is how I personally define it: Consistent psychological and/or physical abuse over a period of time with the intent to harm. The people making the statements might define it more generally though.
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| asked on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 04:06:46 PM by David Blomstrom | ||||
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The main issue that you are alluding to is that the term "bullying," no matter how it is defined, contains an element of subjectivity. I am not up on the research and how it compares today with bullying in the past. It would be interesting to look at how social scientists measure bullying (not just define it). To answer your question, we can look for the fallacy when we see the argument being made. Perhaps if I were more familiar with arguments, I can help look for fallacies. |
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| answered on Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 07:02:17 PM by Bo Bennett, PhD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A lot depends upon the definition of bullying. The old “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” has given way to “microagressions” make me feel bad. Soon it will be nanoagressions, and you batted your eyes at me. Therefore, you should get 30 days in the electric chair. |
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| answered on Friday, Mar 17, 2023 12:29:36 PM by Dr. Richard | ||||
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Taken literally this looks like an unsupported claim. At least, it's unqualified and underspecified. Which schools, and where? How is bullying being defined? However, if I read this in the wild, I'd assume it's rhetoric. The person is expressing frustration towards what they perceive as a lack of sufficient action on bullying. |
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| answered on Friday, Mar 17, 2023 03:35:11 AM by TrappedPrior (RotE) | |||||||
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