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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No

 @9FM572Y from Georgia disagreed…6mos6MO

Proponents argue that the comfort and assurances these spaces provide prevent stresses and distractions that inhibit student learning.

 @9FRBG4Nfrom Guam disagreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9GKJV32Libertarian from North Carolina agreed…5mos5MO

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.
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A survey by the Cato Institute found that a significant portion of Americans (58%) feel that political correctness prevents important discussions from taking place. …  Read more

 @9F87VQHWomen’s Equality from Texas disagreed…6mos6MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

 @9FT294Mfrom Maine agreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @7PTCG38Democrat from Wisconsin disagreed…3mos3MO

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.

 @9HPD6R9Independent from Delaware agreed…3mos3MO

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.

 @9FN5FR5 from Colorado disagreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

Yes

 @9FT294Mfrom Maine disagreed…6mos6MO

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  from Kansas disagreed…6mos6MO

This is literally an example of a real-life safe space.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

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.

 @BobaFett215Democratfrom Alaska commented…3mos3MO

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.

 @9FN5FR5 from Colorado agreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9FJC4MK from Virginia disagreed…6mos6MO

people shouldn't be able to just filter out everything that disturbs them, they should find ways to deal with other opinions.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

Yes, provide safe spaces but students do not need trigger warnings

 @9HQT245 from Virginia disagreed…3mos3MO

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

 @9HPD6R9Independent from Delaware disagreed…3mos3MO

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.

 @9GKJV32Libertarian from North Carolina disagreed…5mos5MO

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.

 @9F6YNQ4disagreed…6mos6MO

Free Speech is a constitutional right, therefore, there shouldn't be places restricting such speech.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...7yrs7Y

Yes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces

 @9FJC4MK from Virginia disagreed…6mos6MO

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

 @5ZWM3XGWorking Familyfrom Colorado answered…3yrs3Y

 @8K2963ZUnity from Texas answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @8M2N46D from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but it should be up to the university: it shouldn't be enforced by the government.

 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina answered…6mos6MO

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.

 @uhrickallisonfrom New Jersey answered…3yrs3Y

 @5VNHQ4Sfrom Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

 @9G9C49K from North Carolina answered…5mos5MO

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

 @8KQVCDB from California answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @9962BNG from Florida answered…1yr1Y

No, and withdraw all federal funding from universities that push these ideas that violate the first ammendment

 @3YSYWZZIndependent answered…2wks2W

No, but students that think differently shouldn’t be discriminated against, especially from the professor.

 @979ZFS4Democrat from Kentucky answered…1yr1Y

 @9GSKQCRRepublican from Nevada answered…4mos4MO

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”.

 @9BYM3RT from Washington answered…10mos10MO

Yes, but students should be taught how to deal with ideas that challenge or oppose their own rather than suppress or avoid them

 @9GYMXYX from Iowa answered…4mos4MO

no, absolutely not, are we 5? these are grown adults, it's ridiculous to think they need a safe space, its honestly pitiful

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas commented…4mos4MO

 @krispykurty from Indiana answered…3yrs3Y

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