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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@8HGQ6LM5yrs5Y
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.
@9PRV3BS11mos11MO
Yes, with the understanding that college is still meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions.
@95XKM2K3yrs3Y
I think it is important for some topics to add a trigger warning. When it comes to safe spaces, that all comes down to how important the psychological needs of PAYING students is to the university. The students are paying a good penny to be at most universities, so it should be a no-brainer to have safe spaces
@93HZZF63yrs3Y
Regardless, this is for universities, not the federal government, to decide
@93HZZF63yrs3Y
Regardless, this is a university's decision
@8ZDNS9L3yrs3Y
No, college is supposed to be a place of learning. That includes learning about views that differ from yours.
@8Y6SMH53yrs3Y
Only for flashing lights (could trigger seizures) and for REALLY gruesome things. Other than that, it's probably best to work your way towards not needing to avoid certain things or topics in the first place.
@8XQHRJ53yrs3Y
Yes, safe spaces should be provided. However, "trigger warnings" should only have to be provided if the topic that will be covered can be traumatic. For example, if a class is going to talk about a rape case, there should definitely be a trigger warning, as about 1 in 5 teenage women have been sexually assaulted. The only exception to this should be law classes or clubs like mock trial, since it is agiven that those topics will be talked about.
@8XNJZH93yrs3Y
Every place in America should be a "safe space" . No one should ever agress you with intent to harm or even specific intent to aggravate or upset another. Decency and kindness should be upheld in all public places as though they were church or courtrooms.
@8RZ7LPG4yrs4Y
Yes and No, they should be offered in extreme situations, but college is mean to act as a place to challenge one's thoughts and opinions. Being shoved out of your comfort zone is an important part of growth.
@8MXY75L5yrs5Y
The universities should have the right to decide whether to provide those accommodations, but that should be decided more on the student body rather than the university itself.
Increase dog on campus days for anxiety relief.
@99LHKF42yrs2Y
I do not have an opinion on this issue.
@98B7R7X2yrs2Y
No, but more attention definitely needs to be paid to the mental health of students
@97263YB3yrs3Y
Universities should be allowed to decide if they would like to offer those services, but they shouldn't be funded by taxpayers
@8ZB6ZXW3yrs3Y
No, generally. However, they should be dealt with sensitively
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