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.
Response rates from 235k America voters.
43% Yes |
57% No |
37% Yes |
48% No |
3% Yes, provide safe spaces but students do not need trigger warnings |
10% No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
3% Yes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8XLR4JX 1yr1Y
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.
@5ZWM3XG4yrs4Y
Every safe space should have a marine corps drill instructor in it to make sure they are safe
@8K2963Z4yrs4Y
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.
@9G9C49K12mos12MO
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.
@8JF52TP4yrs4Y
Just leave if you don’t wanna hear it.
@5VNHQ4S4yrs4Y
No, this type of coddling produces weak and entitled people
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