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"Trigger warning" and "safe space" are two terms that have sensible, specific definitions, but in practice are very frequently used in an informal, overly expan
by A_COMPUTER 12y ago
"Trigger warning" and "safe space" are two terms that have sensible, specific definitions, but in practice are very frequently used in an informal, overly expansive way that renders them ridiculous.
- millstone 12y agoRight, so it's a matter of degree. A "trigger warning" policy may be sensible in some form, but can be taken too far. Oberlin College's infamous policy [1] (now tabled) shows this dynamic at its worst, warning faculty that "anything could be a trigger" and encouraging them to "remove triggering material when it does not contribute directly to the course learning goals." Such a policy pressures faculty into avoiding controversial subjects altogether, and gives students a lever to remove content they would rather not see taught. Happily this policy has since been revised, showing that faculty can successfully fight to maintain their academic autonomy. 1: http://web.archive.org/web/20131222174936/http:/new.oberlin.edu/office/equity-concerns/sexual-offense-resource-guide/prevention-support-education/support-resources-for-faculty.dot http://web.archive.org/web/20131222174936/http:/new.oberlin....