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

No. Worlds gone soft. Suck it up.

It would be a kind thing to do but shouldn’t be mandatory as we don’t do things like that in the real world.

Yes, but only for students who actually need them such as rape survivors or victims of bullying/discrimination

Yes and no because colleges should provide safe spaces for students to speak to, like a social worker, but at the same these students are adults, and they have to learn to face their fear and adapt because their job environemnt may not have these.

Provide trigger warnings. Safe spaces can be organized by the student body within reason as respects flow of classroom instruction and space on campus.

Triggers warnings are acceptable, but safe spaces are unnecessary. Allow students to leave the classroom for a short period if it is truly necessary.

Trigger warnings are acceptable, but safe spaces are unnecessary. Allow students to leave the room for the duration of the topic if really necessary.

Yes, provide safe spaces. Depending on what these trigger warnings would include they should be optional.

College is a place where students can prepare for real life and shouldn't be babied. However, trigger warnings and safe places should be readily available for students who have had traumatic experiences.

It depends on what it is. Generally, they should, because more people are being traumatized or having some mental health problem, so it would be helpful for people to be able to retreat or be shielded from certain topics if it's something they feel uncomfortable with. But of course, there are exceptions which mean that certain triggers can be absurd and some people misuse the terms or are sarcastic because the world is cruel and some people enjoy harassing others or mocking them. Additionally, that could just end up making the people a target but, i still think space spaces and trigger warnings should be provided.

No. It should be up to the student to speak with the professor about the topics that will be discussed throughout the semester, and let the professor know if there are any days the student feels they cannot attend due to the topic.

Neither, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions , however providing trigger warnings/ safe spaces is important so students know to anticipate sensitive information (i.e. graphic images of war). Colleges are responsible for providing warnings/safe spaces, AND students are responsible for having maturity to have difficult conversations/ challenges.

trigger warnings for sensitive topics like violent crime, suicide mention/ideation, etc. but usually a warning for that is basic human decency and common sense.

Yes to both but it really is circumstantial. If a student suffers from diagnosed PTSD then there should be content warnings for course material so as to not cause an episode. Safe spaces should be provided for students suffering PTSD so that they can unwind in a constructive and helpful manner. There shouldn't be content warnings just because someone might find a particular idea distasteful/offensive nor should there be safe spaces for students who can't keep their emotions in check and can't wrap their head around the idea that some people think/behave differently from them.

I dont agree nor disagree with this because some sensitive topics are simply part of life and students need to be educated on topics like that

Absolutely not, this question incites weakness and I feel like less of a man for having to answer such an obviously stupid question

No, and any college or university that provides trigger warnings or safe spaces should automatically be ineligible for any Federal funds whatsoever

Yes, students should be provided safe spaces. Trigger warnings should also be provided but only for sensitive & serious topics

Yes... for things that REQUIRE trigger warnings. For instance, those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Trauma-Related Issues could benefit from trigger warnings. It's taken over the top sometimes though.

Yes (of course depending on the administration of the university), this does not affect those against trigger warnings and safe spaces and only benefits those who want or need them

This isn't a political issue - universities should be able to decide this for themselves as part of the way that they distinguish themselves as different environments.

Yes, for things such as blood and gore, but some things are ridiculous and should not be taken seriously.

Yes, provide trigger warning for particularly triggering topics (such as SA, gore, or excessive violence) and a safe space if someone feels uncomfortable

No. But it is not for the Federal Government to decide. State Governments decide for state schools and Private colleges decide for themselves.

I don't think universities should be required to provide formal institutional safe spaces but most certainly should allow students to create safe spaces on their own volition, and student-run safe spaces should be respected and supported by the universities

Yes, but also acknowledge that college is a place to be challenged and learn. It should be a welcoming environment, but not hinder education.

Take the government out of education the college's and university can do whatever they want as long as they don't receive public funding

Yes, but students also need to understand that not everything will come with a trigger warning in real life. Colleges should provide tools for students to use in order to mentally prepare themselves in the event they encounter "triggering" topics.

I think they can but it should be up to the college to decide if they want to or not. The universities or colleges should not be forced to do this.

It should be the choice of the university whether to provide "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces" or not, government should stay out.

Yes, but the ultimate goal should be that students who need them will become adjusted to living without them

Everyone has a different background, and that must be respected. If someone was abused as a child, and their class was watching an anti-abuse film with a staged demonstration, it may bring back memories and cause a problem. People need a means of calming themselves down. Whether they like it or not, everyone has a safe space. As for the trigger warnings, they should be encouraged.

Yes, but should be done sparingly, as avoiding discomfort is a personal responsibility, and the college should only enable the ability to avoid discomfort, not actively work to eliminate it on student's behalfs

Trigger warnings should be given, but I also think that college should challenge the views of students.

Yes, this does not affect those against trigger warnings and safe spaces and only benefits those who want or need them

Yes, trigger warnings and safe spaces should be provided, but difficult topics/ideas should be challenged and debate should be encouraged among students so long as they feel safe and prepared to do so

Yes, provide safe spaces, but college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions.

Each student has there own challenges that they went through their life.

Regardless, it's not a government issue

Regardless, keep the government out of the decision and let universities decide

Leave this choice to individual professors.

I’m sorry but I just do not care at all. Do whatever!

Yes, as long as students growth by having their thoughts and opinions challenged isn't interfered with

Yes, if that’s what they choose

no matter who you are you're gonna want trigger warning if the content youre about to consume is disturbing enough.

No. This world has grown soft and that’s the problem. People need to stop being offended and understand there are different thoughts and opinions and that’s ok.

Universities can provide trigger warnings and safe spaces if they choose, but these should not be mandated by the government

They should definitely provide trigger warnings and if they want to introduce safe spaces they can if someone is triggered they should be allowed to leave and go back to it in their own time

Yes. But that should be an individual’s choice.

Should not be a requirement, let the University decide.

There should be spaces where people can go to decompress when they’re not in or around their dorm. There should be no trigger warnings for words, though. Freedom of speech.

Provide both trigger warnings and safe spaces

It is up for the college to decide.

The colleges can make these decisions for themselves as a private business

Yes, but not for ridiculous things such as font size or font type.

they could if they want

Absolutely safe spaces but for trigger warnings, limit to certain intense topics and maybe have a safe word.

Not Entirety clear what a trigger Warning is

I feel a safe space is a place to go when you're feeling strong emotions of discomfort, fear, or other negative emotions, such as a therapy room. Trigger warnings may be over sensitive subjects such as the holocaust, other massacres, sexual assaults or rape, or other traumatic events that can hurt people with Post Traumatic Stress disorder. But I also feel that things with no intention to trigger someone may do so in which that individual needs mental help and to receive it, it isn't the fault of the thing that triggered them with no intention to do so.

Yes, but this is not something that the government should be involved in

Completely up to the university.

All spaces should be safe spaces.

Safe spaces and the like can/should be a helpful thing for students with diagnosed ptsd and other mental health issues, however individuals should absolutely have their beliefs questioned in college

Yes it is just another form of accommodation. It is very easy for us to do and for the people who need it can make a large difference. With something so easy to do that is harmless why not accommodate others?

This is a private matter that universities should be able to freely decide on

Yes, it is important to provide both, despite the misrepresentation of what these terms mean.

No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life. If they need a safe space for trigger warnings they should get a counselor, therapist or psychologist that can help them get through their issues fellow students, colleges, & universities do not need to walk around or over egg shells for them.

Yes, but just because some information can trigger unwanted emotion does not mean that information can be ignored. We DON'T need any more reasons to discourage critical thinking in this country. Expand counseling services so that if something is a trigger, that student can then be sent to a counselor to understand _why_ they were triggered and to begin working on preventing that from happening again.

In fact, make the counseling mandatory for anyone who says they're triggered by exposure to ideas. And the counseling has to happen during the students' own time, not class time.

Yes. But exposure to the harsh reality should be encouraged.

Yes, but with the caveat that it should be heavily looked into what specifically should be identified as a "trigger warning" so we don't need to put a trigger warning for things that aren't actually triggers. Safespaces absolutely should exist when we live in a world with people who get abused and have no place to breathe or take a moment away from it all.

This needs nuances. "No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life" is what I'd pick, but I also think there is an element of recognizing that discussing sexual assault may cause psychological distress on people who have been assaulted.

I believe both should be provided, but triggers should be very specific and not just for things that may make somebody mildly uncomfortable.

Colleges should do what they want with their money.

Yes or no, this should be the choice of the university and should be transparent to the students when making their decision whether to addend the school

Yes, but for very particular issues such as sexual violence, racism, etc

No, that's what clubs and student organizations are for.

to a certain extent

Given the proper circumstances, yes. However within a class where a blanket warning was given concerning potential warnings at the beginning reminders would be ideal but full warnings no. Safe spaces should however be offered regardless of course, content, or otherwise.

Yes if someone starts to get to upset over an issue then they should be able to go outside the class room and cool down. The school shouldn’t be required to provide a separate room just for that purpose. The professor should also have enough understanding that when debates become heated to change subject and revisit the issue at a later time. The professor should be impartial and present all views but not force a particular view upon a student. The professor should challenge students beliefs and opinions but not to the point of exasperation of the student.

No, it’s up to the individual university to decide what services it wishes to provide to students.

the government should not be involved with this at all

I believe it should be available upon request.

It's up to the campus and up to the students. If they students want to provide a safe space for other students (particularly students who experience marginalization and harrassment), then they should be allowed to do it.

No but allow them to leave the room

Yes but they should also educate students that the "outside world" will not protect them from their emotions.

I don’t care. A broad rule about this makes no sense. “Trigger warnings and safe spaces” is incredibly vague and can mean anything. Let universities and professors make their own policies.

Yes, but being exposed to those things would boost their immunity to these issues in the future

If that school wants to