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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@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
@B3C9CD3 3mos3MO
Yes, but as a reasonable accommodation for a disability (ie. PTSD, anxieties, ASD, etc.) rather than the default college experience.
@9WFNGZH8mos8MO
Freedom of speech and of cultural centers in universities and the public space. Rehabilitation that's truly peaceful and loving to people that are hateful if they want it.
@9V997Y78mos8MO
Sure but remind them that they are isolating themselves and will be weaker for not suffering common teasing
@9TKVL7D9mos9MO
Warn the woke that college is SUPPOSED to run the risk of offending them, if they complain yet still want to attend, require EACH to get psychological evaluations!
@9RRNTFD10mos10MO
No, teachers should create their classrooms as a safe space to participate in discussions where people might disagree
@9PM75QD12mos12MO
If the student makes it known beforehand of whatever triggers they have then they should receive warnings.
@9M9B4KP1yr1Y
I think students should have the ability to request accomadations, but I don’t know what kinds of trigger warnings or safe spaces are being discussed here. Most professors will give content warnings for particularly fraught books, but most people know what they’re signing up to learn.
Yes, there should be safe spaces for students to go to but trigger warning are for fears and possibly disturbing topics.
@9GS3HC32yrs2Y
No, in order to develop conversation on topics, limiting to those who aren't affected by the trigger warning brings in less perspective
Yes, but students should be encouraged to explore other opinions with the safe space still accessable.
Yes, as long as they are not excessive and do not disrupt learning in the classroom.
@9BYMHSQRepublican2yrs2Y
If schools are to ever decide to do this it should be for those who truly need it. For those who suffer from PTSD or some mental illness where they have no control over what they hear then yes. But that being said it should definitely not be given to those who aren't mentally disabled and just want to use it as a shield from opposing views or any other ridiculous reasons like jokes.
@94SX63Y3yrs3Y
the adoption of language like "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces" stigmatizes the already existing practices of "informed consent" and "walking away from things you don't like" present at college campuses
@94FTT93Progressive3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as doing so is not disruptive to education.
@94888623yrs3Y
No, only but if it is unnecessary and not contributed to their learning
@9458X8Q3yrs3Y
Yes, colleges should provide safe spaces and trigger warnings as long as the students are aware that anything and everything is meant to prepare them for the unfiltered world outside of the university.
@7YS3KJPIndependent3yrs3Y
Trigger warnings can be a good idea, as discussion of sensitive topics can be difficult & bring up personal memories / trauma in some cases. However, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life. Universities, educational institutions, and particularly, parents, should work to address the reasons behind this sensitivity and address them.
Yes, as long as it does not take away any information the students would have received before.
@939J6GFIndependent3yrs3Y
I believe that it should be for all schools.
@93749CX3yrs3Y
no. the core issue of why American has school shootings should be addressed. The answer is not jail schools
@935PS223yrs3Y
No, this leads to more issues to sensitivity and offends others
@92G8Z5H3yrs3Y
Yes, but we there should be more access to mental health in order to prevent this sort of thing.
@ogoldman3yrs3Y
Yes, but emphasize that college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life to avoid penalizing educators for discussing important controversial issues
@8XWL75R3yrs3Y
This depends on the student.
@8XQH2QD4yrs4Y
Yes because life sucks and it’s overwhelming
@8X6T4L74yrs4Y
Add trigger warnings for things that may be ACTUALLY triggering like descriptions of rape, incest, abuse, etc. None of the stupid stuff like, "trigger warning: picnics".
@8WT7YTW4yrs4Y
I feel like in certain scenarios trigger warnings are needed but we can't always hold everyone's hand.
@8WS33VH4yrs4Y
There should be both but to an extent.
@8TX5JJJ4yrs4Y
I don't think we should cater to the weak. Virtually all of our laws do when you think about it.
@8TR7GXJ4yrs4Y
Yes but only for certain issues
@8TCLL8SProgressive4yrs4Y
Yes, and schools should do more to recognize mental health issues
@8SH48TRIndependence4yrs4Y
it really just depends on what the student needs trigger warnings for, and if the student feels uncomfortable they could always leave the classroom
@8S8XC884yrs4Y
As a college student, anyone who gets upset over this is issue thinks it's a way bigger deal than it is.
@8S3XCKC4yrs4Y
It all depends on the severity of the subject. For things like rape, trigger warnings should be provided in case a rape victim is taking part in the lecture. PTSD is real.
@8RQ2P364yrs4Y
mental health is important but we cant just censor everything without debate we loose rights people are too sensitive to everything and at this rate more and more restrictions will be added
@8R4G5QM4yrs4Y
yes, but only for students with real reasons of why they can’t.
@8Q2CQBZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only to students who need them.
@8PHMDXR5yrs5Y
I believe there should be trigger warnings, but I don't believe in "safe spaces" because it is still important to learn about whatever the sensitive topic is.
@8P54ZPM5yrs5Y
It should be up to the university as a free market choice.
@8P4Q3HFIndependent5yrs5Y
This is a non-political question and should be decided by individual Universities.
@8NG2C2H5yrs5Y
At the university’s discretion.
@8MDCH5S5yrs5Y
this should be left up to the Universities not the government
@8M9QMT55yrs5Y
Yes, however the government shouldn't require it, but it can be added.
@8JMHW6LLibertarian5yrs5Y
They can if they want to, but should not be mandated.
@8JMF27ZLibertarian5yrs5Y
It is up to the college, and should not be mandated
@8J2C5VQ5yrs5Y
Each university should be allowed to decide.
@8HXJLD35yrs5Y
Yes, as long as there are spaces in which behavior required in a safe space is deemed non-mandatory
@8HR4HXF5yrs5Y
There should be trigger warnings based on class material, and safe spaces near school medical facilities for those that need to seek them out.
@8H9CGSKLibertarian5yrs5Y
This is very case by case, yes in some cases no in others.
@8G89T7Y5yrs5Y
Universities are private institutions and have a right to do whatever they please.
@8FDR5VW5yrs5Y
They should not be mandated but it is a nice option
@8F882BT5yrs5Y
Safe spaces and trigger warnings should be highly encouraged or incentivized by the government. However, precautions need to be taken to limit the overuse/ abuse of these spaces. People with mental disorders/mental health struggles should be offered and encouraged to seek help. You can't shield people from everything, they need to experience the world, but there should be a safe place to go if something becomes too much.
@8DNXC775yrs5Y
Yes, but it shouldn’t be a government-mandated issue.
@9BFK2RT2yrs2Y
People should be able to calm themselves down and handle their own emotions without designated areas for that purpose
@99QYRLRIndependent2yrs2Y
Safe spaces such as student health facilities that can assist with mental health issues, or help address domestic violence or similar issues, yes. Trigger warnings, no.
@99D7YBW2yrs2Y
Yes. It is a reasonable accomodation for those struggling with PTSD and other mental illnesses and disabilities.
@98CHMT92yrs2Y
With regards to safe spaces and trigger warnings, there are situations in college where they would make sense, and there are situations where they wouldn’t.
@982FHN53yrs3Y
No, teachers and fellow students are not responsible for someone else’s triggers. Safe spaces should be provided in every place.
@7YS3KJPIndependent3yrs3Y
No. Trigger warnings can be a good idea, as discussion of sensitive topics can be difficult & bring up personal memories / trauma in some cases. However, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life. Universities, educational institutions, and particularly, parents, should work to address the reasons behind this sensitivity and address them.
@96YXW423yrs3Y
This comment is a red herring, They can if they so choose, but whether they should or not is irrelevant.
@96QLW6H3yrs3Y
I can understand trigger warnings and safe spaces only under certain circumstances.
@95RMJGZ3yrs3Y
If they choose to buy it should not be required
@92FQ37P3yrs3Y
Yes, adults ages 18-29 (college age) have the highest rate of depression, creating safe spaces and trigger warnings can reduce the risk of suicide in individuals that are already struggling
@8XC449M4yrs4Y
Yes students struggle with many issues and teachers belittle them and do not take them into consideration.
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