University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
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Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#2What I don't get about this is why trigger warnings and safe spaces always seem to get lumped together in discussions like this.
It's really hard to actually create a safe space. You have to actively intervene to prevent (or provide redress for) the "wrong" kinds of speech. I can totally see why a university would not think safe spaces were worth it, or even consistent with their goals.
But trigger warnings are a really simple common courtesy. There was a popular meme spread around the Fourth of July to be considerate of veterans who may be distressed by the sound of fireworks. If you think this is a consideration worth extending to a veteran, it seems perfectly consistent that you'd want survivors of rape or abuse to know that a discussion of rape or abuse was coming up.
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#3I think this should be a requirement for any university that wants accreditation and certainly all state-run institutions. This is a bold statement not for the Uni. of Chicago, but for every other university that does not have a similar policy in place. Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces. Therefore, those institutions that do not have the courage to stand up for education should lose their accreditation. Until we start holding institutions and individuals responsible for their actions, however, this will not happen, and holding institutions and individuals responsible for their actions is not something that, at least in the US, we know how to do well or at all.
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#4I think this should be a requirement for any university that wants accreditation and certainly all state-run institutions. This is a bold statement not for the Uni. of Chicago, but for every other university that does not have a similar policy in place. Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces. Therefore, those institutions that do not have the courage to stand up for educati…
> Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces.
How so?
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#5I think this should be a requirement for any university that wants accreditation and certainly all state-run institutions. This is a bold statement not for the Uni. of Chicago, but for every other university that does not have a similar policy in place. Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces. Therefore, those institutions that do not have the courage to stand up for educati…
> Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces.
[citation needed]
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#6The "so called" part of the announcement feels like it's meant to be particularly patronizing. "You rassafrassin youngsters, with your so-called rap music and trigger warnings!"
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#7Am I missing something, or doesn't safe space just = Library / Dorm room ?
Maybe add some headphones so you can't hear anything....
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#8I think this should be a requirement for any university that wants accreditation and certainly all state-run institutions. This is a bold statement not for the Uni. of Chicago, but for every other university that does not have a similar policy in place. Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces. Therefore, those institutions that do not have the courage to stand up for educati…
So student associations shouldn't be allowed to not allow certain people into their meetings if they're found to be abusive? Because that's the point of a safe space if you didn't know. It's not unlike support groups who can and will eject people who are known to be abusive or otherwise disclose information outside the support group without permission of all members. So, to say that safe spaces shouldn't be allowed is a bit questionable because people take safe space to mean the entire university campus and annexes rather than private spaces of student associations, sororities, and fraternities. And as for trigger warnings, I think they too have a place at least in terms of notifying students if certain topics will be discussed in the class. If that's too much to ask as well then I'm glad I'm not going to the University of Chicago.
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#9I think this should be a requirement for any university that wants accreditation and certainly all state-run institutions. This is a bold statement not for the Uni. of Chicago, but for every other university that does not have a similar policy in place. Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces. Therefore, those institutions that do not have the courage to stand up for educati…
> Sorry, but you cannot get a proper education with trigger warnings and safe spaces. How so?
The article links to another one discussing the difficulty of teaching law in this environment, because many aspects of law are potentially "triggering": http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/trouble-teaching-rap...
Re: University of Chicago: ‘We Do Not Support So-Called Trigger Warnings’
#10Am I missing something, or doesn't safe space just = Library / Dorm room ? Maybe add some headphones so you can't hear anything....
In practice, it basically means "club room where people who don't like the club aren't allowed in".