Re:Life Is “Triggering.” the Best Literature Should Be, Too
by DanBC on Monday May 18, 2015 @05:42PM
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(I just accidentally downvoted you. Sorry.)
The article mangles two concepts:
1) Trigger Warnings
2) Safe Spaces
Both of these are being misused in some universities. Providing a warning to vulnerable people so that they can keep themself safe is fair enough. But some people point to the safe space policy and suggest that the trigger warning is not sufficient and that the material should not be taught.
The article mangles two concepts:
1) Trigger Warnings
2) Safe Spaces
Both of these are being misused in some universities. Providing a warning to vulnerable people so that they can keep themself safe is fair enough. But some people point to the safe space policy and suggest that the trigger warning is not sufficient and that the material should not be taught.