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.
43% Yes |
57% No |
37% Yes |
48% No |
3% Yes, provide safe spaces but students do not need trigger warnings |
9% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Safe Spaces” has changed over time for 222k America voters.
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See how importance of “Safe Spaces” has changed over time for 222k America voters.
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@5ZWM3XG3yrs3Y
Every safe space should have a marine corps drill instructor in it to make sure they are safe
@8K2963Z3yrs3Y
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.
@8M2N46D3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be up to the university: it shouldn't be enforced by the government.
@8XLR4JX 7mos7MO
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.
@uhrickallison3yrs3Y
It should be the choice of the university to provide them or not.
@5VNHQ4S3yrs3Y
No, this type of coddling produces weak and entitled people
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