In some progressive universities, professors provide “trigger warnings” to students before discussing sensitive topics, emotionally charged issues, or events that may trigger post-traumatic stress. “Safe spaces” are places where students can gather to avoid a speaker or event that offends them.
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@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No
@9FM572Y1yr1Y
Proponents argue that the comfort and assurances these spaces provide prevent stresses and distractions that inhibit student learning.
@9FRBG4N1yr1Y
Just because safe spaces exist does not mean that students will become sheltered from the harsh realities that the real world has. It's more about giving students a space to just relax and not think about the pressures of their future. One may think, "Not everyone gets that luxury" Which is true but does that mean we should let it be that way regardless? No, students need safe spaces to provide them a short respite and get themselves refreshed for the next challenge they'll face next. This practice will be more sustainable and practical as they reach the professional world and help them maintain their motivation and productivity which will ultimately benefit society un the long run.
@9F87VQHWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
I would say having a safe space is a way for people wont retaliate and gain violence and having the space for them to calm down is better so everyone can be at ease.In schools
@9GKJV32Libertarian1yr1Y
According to a report by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), over 30% of colleges in the United States maintain restrictive speech codes that can potentially limit academic freedom.
A study published in the National Association of Scholars found that many colleges have policies and practices that stifle the free exchange of ideas, particularly when it comes to controversial topics.
Impact on Open Dialogue:
A survey by the Cato Institute found that a significant portion of Americans (58%) feel that political correctness prevents important discussions from taking place.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs7Y
No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life
@9FT294M1yr1Y
Being in a safe space and hiding away from opinions you don't like isn't going to get you anywhere in life, your opinions should be challenged and you should be able to back up your own view point.
Being in a safe space does not necessarily mean that one is hiding from an opinion that one disagrees with. The topic at hand may be a subject that has affected the student personally - i.e., sexual assault - and the student may still be under professional treatment to help them in coping with the post-traumatic stress involved. The discussion at hand may be triggering emotions in the student that are still very raw as the incident might have been recent, so it is better that there is a safe space where the student can go, relax and regroup themselves for the next challenge or assignment that college is presenting to them.
@9HPD6R9Independent1yr1Y
College is the perfect place for students to meet people with other opions. If everyone that they speak to has the same exact opinions, then they will be unsure of what to do when someone disagrees with them.
@9FN5FR51yr1Y
Safe spaces provide places where a collection of diverse people can go to get help, ask questions, or just simply feel comfortable. Just because someone might not have similar problems, a similar background, personality and or aren't as "tough" as another person, doesn't mean they should just get thrown out into the world without help. Everyone functions differently and safe spaces provide an environment where people can share their opinions without being bashed and therefore become exposed/educated on others opinions because they can share them around. In reality, safe spaces prepare people for real life since they build up others opinions/integrity as well as "toughness" but also empathy.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes
@9FT294M1yr1Y
Because in real life there are no safe spaces, it doesn't do you any good to shy away from things, bad stuff always happens, life is life and you can't control it but you can face it head on and being in a safe space isn't going to do that for you, you need to be prepared to face whatever comes your way in life, there are no safe spaces in life
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
This is literally an example of a real-life safe space.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
And honestly, what are nursing rooms, homes, and just any personal rooms? They’re safe spaces. If there are no safe spaces, we are living in a dystopia.
@BobaFett215Democrat1yr1Y
No, that's your life, and just because you're OK with getting dumped on doesn't mean everyone else is. Kicking people who are already down isn't doing them any favors. Yes, they can't control what other people do, but those other people do have control over their own behavior. In fact, letting bigots and abusers do whatever they want unchecked is giving THEM a safe space.
@9FJC4MK1yr1Y
people shouldn't be able to just filter out everything that disturbs them, they should find ways to deal with other opinions.
@9FN5FR51yr1Y
Some more context on safe spaces is, many marginalized communities usually don't have the environment or resources to get help and feel comfortable, but with the implementation of safe spaces that can become a reality. Many people think that today's environment has become more accepting, which it has, but in several places there are still people who don't feel accepted and are even in danger. Safe spaces provide a place free from political and social repression towards minority groups and creates an environment of safety, comfort, resistance, empathy, emotional intelligence, and love.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, provide safe spaces but students do not need trigger warnings
@9HQT2451yr1Y
People need to be held accountable for bullying and hate speech, but people also need to be stronger to stand up to others and not let everything under the sun bother them
@9HPD6R9Independent1yr1Y
Students don't need trigger warnings or safe spaces because the real world won't have safe spaces or warnings. When they are in the real world and something bothers them, they won't know what to do.
@9F6YNQ42yrs2Y
Free Speech is a constitutional right, therefore, there shouldn't be places restricting such speech.
@9GKJV32Libertarian1yr1Y
while the position against trigger warnings and safe spaces often highlights concerns about stifling free speech or coddling students, the counter-argument emphasizes the importance of empathy, inclusivity, mental health, and fostering an environment where all students can engage with challenging material constructively. It's about creating a balance that allows for the free exchange of ideas while considering the diverse needs and experiences of the student body.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces
@9FJC4MK1yr1Y
Students should be prepared to hear about things that cn be offensive when they are growing up and need to get accustomed to the world
Absolutely for trigger warnings. Safe spaces should be reserved for those with mental health triggers or those threatened by potential physical violence such as a nurse’s office or guidance counselor.
@5ZWM3XGWorking Family4yrs4Y
Every safe space should have a marine corps drill instructor in it to make sure they are safe
Yes, a safe space should be provided for students who may have a condition/conditions and need it to excel in their studies, and there should be trigger warnings for those with trauma/PTSD.
@9G9C49K1yr1Y
Absolutely for trigger warnings. Safe spaces should be limited to a nurse or guidance counselor’s office for students suffering mental health episodes or in clear physical danger or distress
@8M2N46D4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be up to the university: it shouldn't be enforced by the government.
@uhrickallison4yrs4Y
It should be the choice of the university to provide them or not.
@5VNHQ4S4yrs4Y
No, this type of coddling produces weak and entitled people
@8JF52TPLibertarian4yrs4Y
Just leave if you don’t wanna hear it.
@9TYJFHK6mos6MO
The point of "trigger warnings" is so those who don't want to hear it know to leave before they hear it.
@8SKPLH44yrs4Y
@B2LRVB8 2mos2MO
yes, but not nessacerily mandatory, thoughts in college should be challenged and encourage an open mind
@9VZHHFPRepublican 5mos5MO
No, if we decide to censure our education then we might stop teaching about important events in our history such as the holocaust, 9/11, and slavery, also we shouldn't have designated safe spaces for students because our education shouldn't be divided based on personal information, people should just be treated the same regardless and not create divides and preferential treatment in the students
@8GWZ9254yrs4Y
It would be a kind thing to do but shouldn’t be mandatory as we don’t do things like that in the real world.
@9SV9J3J6mos6MO
While I believe it is a nice decision, I think the safe spaces should be for those that cannot deal with it at all while the others should go to some teachers who explain it gently and calmly without downgrading someone.
@3YSYWZZIndependent 1yr1Y
No, but students that think differently shouldn’t be discriminated against, especially from the professor.
@9GSKQCRRepublican1yr1Y
Yes and I believe that these types of students need to get help so in the future they won’t need to be using safe spaces or have “trigger warnings”.
@9GYMXYX1yr1Y
no, absolutely not, are we 5? these are grown adults, it's ridiculous to think they need a safe space, its honestly pitiful
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
Why do you assume only children should be allowed to be safe?
@8KQVCDB4yrs4Y
Classes should have rating just like movies or tv shows so that students can decide what to expose themselves to. However, college is meant to challenge students so there should be far more open discussion and more intellectual diversity.
@8GW8L4Z4yrs4Y
A disclosure of information about topics should be disclosed, however, a "safe space" is ridiculous.
@8GKGZ5P4yrs4Y
No, but there should be more access to mental health and support programs.
Deleted4yrs4Y
It should be the institution's choice.
@8SXYRZG4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for students who actually need them such as rape survivors or victims of bullying/discrimination
@9382W7K3yrs3Y
It should be the institution's decision
Should be up to the college.
@8DVL33R4yrs4Y
No, life doesn't always have trigger warnings and you should be able to prepare your self incase that happens
@8DC5KZK4yrs4Y
No, your own well being is your responsibility and not the responsibility of an institution you elected to attend
Deleted4yrs4Y
It should be the university's decision
@8D947KZ4yrs4Y
No. If you need these, you are not mentally mature enough to be in college in the first place.
@8QSBKB84yrs4Y
No students should realize that these are real conversations that are going to happen in the real world, they are being treated like adults so they should act like adults, if a situation about that topic happens, they can't just go and hide from that conversation or situation
@8K998FY4yrs4Y
Quit making it easy for kids to runaway from proper decisions
@8HGQ6LM4yrs4Y
Hell No, if they are too sensitive then they should stay at home in their safe space a cry into there safety blankets, and while watching CNN.
@8HCTN3S4yrs4Y
Trigger warning for certain topics may be warranted, and "safe spaces" definitely depends on definitions. Given the amount of violence against LGBTQ+ people, for example, they could use a space where they are safe and accepted.
@8H9RFQP4yrs4Y
No, people who need these aren't needed for society and provide nothing but fun target practice.
@8GWP6XF4yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure that the students understand that there won’t always be safe zones or trigger warnings outside of the school
@8GT9WXS4yrs4Y
Yes, in the case of things like graphic descriptions of things like rape or gore, with the understanding that certain professions (i.e. law or medical) require discussions like these
@9F4CN272yrs2Y
No. Worlds gone soft. Suck it up.
@9F38LJ42yrs2Y
Yes, provide trigger warnings for sensitive topics. They should also have a safe space for students to go if they are uncomfortable with the event, but it should be monitored to make sure that privilege is not abused.
@9F2Z5F62yrs2Y
It is up to the University to declare such protocols
@9DY4SQC2yrs2Y
Give the warnings and spaces it doesn’t have to be a whole show just let people go to the space if they need to or like get recorded lecture it’s so many different options now why not
@9DTZL78Independent2yrs2Y
Yes, the University should be required to have a minimum capacity or standard for both freely available to students and staff upon their discretion. while also having financial incentives and situational criteria to be able to improve and/or expand capabilities when and where necessary.
@9DT49RP2yrs2Y
yes and call them content warnings
@9DRH6Q72yrs2Y
I don't see the harm in having them but they should not be forced to. If this is something their student body is asking for then there shouldn't be an issue with implementing it onto their campus.
@9DFMZNG2yrs2Y
Yes, provide safe spaces as needed for students who require accommodations; triggers warnings are not needed.
@9DDV5HB2yrs2Y
No, but safe spaces should be provided if there is accommodation required by proof of disability or need for students.
@9DDM37Z2yrs2Y
I would say that colleges should provide legal help and counseling to any student who is being abused or are targeted by an instructor for reasons that have to do with outside of the classroom and/or their physical and mental well-being is being jeopardized, and the same for an instructor who is being abused or targeted by a student to the point where their physical and mental well-being is being jeopardized.
@8VGYZK8 2yrs2Y
Each professor should be able to make their own decision on if and when they provide trigger warnings.
@9D98DXN2yrs2Y
Yes, but colleges should not be held accountable for students' reaction to subjects and curriculum.
@9D7T5XF2yrs2Y
It should be left up to the individual college.
@9D4NQFM 2yrs2Y
Yes, but outside the classroom
@94FWGVL3yrs3Y
If they want I don’t care
@93B86HZ3yrs3Y
This should be at the discretion of the university.
@8MN5TMQLibertarian4yrs4Y
Its up to each university
@B3QWXWS5 days5D
I don’t think colleges in university should be required to provide these things, but they can’t get their discretion
@squizgar 6 days6D
I support both being provided to students, but perhaps go about the trigger warnings in a different way. For example, include a section with potentially triggering topics clearly laid out in the course syllabus or in the course description.
@B3Q8J4G6 days6D
Yes chicker words, but if the person can how does they could leave the class and be given a summary, besides that no safe spaces.
@B3PC2WF7 days7D
Not a government issue, school bodies and student action groups should be allowed to conduct themselves within the rules of the institution however they please
@B3NCJGQLibertarian 1wk1W
No, but this is not a policital question, because the government should/does not govern universities in this way.
@B3MS67F1wk1W
Those students need to make a place for themselves instead of relying on others to make a space for them
@B3KB4641wk1W
No, instead just ensure there are clear guidelines, action, and accountability for acts of discrimination
@B3JBW7C2wks2W
Triggers warnings are acceptable, but safe spaces are unnecessary. Allow students to leave the classroom for a short period if it is truly necessary.
@B3FZ7ZPRepublican2wks2W
i think people that are in the situations that seem to need trigger warning or safe spaces should be evaluated for mental health issues
@B3G62XM2wks2W
No, they should offer quality mental health resources, ensure staff are trained on the resources available, and provide education on PTSD recovery.
Trigger warnings are acceptable, but safe spaces are unnecessary. Allow students to leave the room for the duration of the topic if really necessary.
@B3CPJ2J2wks2W
It depends on the student's history and the subject being taught. Differing opinions, like financial usage, use of public property, and the ownership of guns, are vital to broadening perspective. However, if subjects like sexual assault and abuse or brutal crimes and war are being discussed, a student should reserve the right to be warned beforehand and have a space to cool off. Alternate lessons (with less graphic, but still informative text) could also help those who struggle with the subject matter.
@B3C9CD3 2wks2W
Yes, but as a reasonable accommodation for a disability (ie. PTSD, anxieties, ASD, etc.) rather than the default college experience.
@B3C34LK2wks2W
yes only if it can trigger PTSD to past trauma issues like rape molestation or incest but if it is like one of the most common triggers like about gender and trans absolutely not I believe this should be implemented for those reason but not for trans or out of gender
@B39J944Republican3wks3W
No, but a private university should have the ability to manage its standard and regulations as it sees fit, within the bounds of the law.
@B38LB6D3wks3W
safe spaces absolutely yes. trigger words not so much but they are important for SOME PEOPLE with SERIOUS trauma. it is also up to those individuals to communicate those triggers.
@B36WGYK3wks3W
Nah, we grew up watching family guy and south park and for some reason people get offended because of sh!t like this? Grow the f#ck up already
@B35KTV93wks3W
No, if someone needs a trigger warning or safe space it is up to themselves to work out accomodations for that, not up to the university to do it.
@B34HB8P3wks3W
They shouldn't be forced but they should also be educated on how to overcome these emotions to help facilitate and be an effective member of the community they're in. Emotional Intelligence is severely lacking globally.
@B34567V4wks4W
To be honest, college is basically just a center for indoctrination, and in its current form, not an actual valuable source of knowledge and education, to ensure that people can get high paying jobs, and that that piece of paper they got from there shows they were dedicated to going beyond the limits, and overachieving, not that they went there simply to be babied like toddlers, and be indoctrinated with essence that is useless and won't help them get a job in the long run.
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