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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsSocial Issues8yrs ago

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

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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How do you think creating a 'safe space' affects people's ability to deal with difficult conversations in real life?

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What role do you think freedom of speech should play when it comes to students expressing potentially hurtful opinions?

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Have you ever experienced a time where you felt a 'safe space' would have benefited you emotionally?

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How do you balance protecting people's emotions and creating an environment where difficult topics can still be discussed?

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Do you believe trigger warnings are helpful in preparing students for sensitive content, or do they encourage avoidance?

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How do you feel when people say that 'safe spaces' prevent the growth of resilience and critical thinking?

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If you could create a 'safe space' in your school or community, what rules or limits would you set and why?

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Can avoiding offensive or harmful content actually harm students in the long run by not allowing them to face uncomfortable truths?

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How do we decide what counts as 'offensive' or 'harmful' when different people have different levels of sensitivity?

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Do you think 'safe spaces' foster division in society, or can they help people come together by acknowledging different experiences?

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