Because it often solves the problem. When someone is seen as "the other" because of some criteria, and you change those criteria, they are no longer "the other"

Because it often solves the problem. When someone is seen as "the other" because of some criteria, and you change those criteria, they are no longer "the other". You can also buy them a pump gun and teach them how to deal with bullies, but that's being frowned upon.