Trigger words: safe spaces (3)
Indicator sentences: Safe spaces for who exactly? The only safe spaces I am aware of are those for women in certain regards. Are you asking about Safe Spaces in real life or on the internet exclusively?
Negotiation parts: The concept of isolating yourself from differing opinions in general. Women and LGBT safe spaces tend to be the most common, as far as I've seen, but I dislike the idea in any form. Then, it seems to me, you've never needed one. Oh okay! I was a little confused for a moment. So, if I understand you correctly you dislike safe spaces for Women and LGBT because of the continuing support of the same ideas that won't in turn be challenged? Well, first of all that isn't what a safe space is actually for. When we discuss safe spaces for women and LGBT people we mean, "A place safe from society's condemnation, pressures, and judgement." It is a place that is meant to be safe for those who often feel ostracized by the collective society they live in. A safe zone or safe place is meant to be a place to catch your breath, to recharge, to talk openly about issues that women and LGBT people will face without being judged. It is a place to laugh about fun moments, cheer when milestones are reached, cry when you need to, and to just feel like you are not afraid like those groups often feel in mainstream society. I myself, as a woman and a Bisexual, know these places are of extreme importance. When schools and workplaces do Safe Zone training for LGBT issues they are guaranteeing that students and employees will feel better about themselves. These places and the training involved save people's lives in some instances. Rape crisis counseling offered in Women Safe Spaces save lives. Counseling against extreme homophobia and bullying faced by the LGBT community can save lives. These spaces are not meant to be intellectual bubbles where ideas do not permeate. They are locations of safety, they are a home away from home, they are a place of no judgements or pressures. In essence, these places are necessary, which is sad because I would love if society as a whole was a Safe Zone, but that is not the reality we live in... So, like I said, these Safe Zones are of extreme value and the utmost importance for those generally ostracized or afraid. ∆ You've changed my view! I think you're right. I can see the value of safe spaces now, as a place to speak freely rather than be silenced. I still believe the idea is misused by certain groups to seal themselves off, however.
Trigger words: Safe spaces safe spaces (6) safe space (4)
Indicator sentences: I'm not sure if I disagree with you. I think I do, but it depends on the definition of a safe space.
Negotiation parts: If when you say "safe-space" you mean a space (literal or figurative) where people of a like mind tend to congregate to express opinions, then I'm okay with that. I think that these are probably beneficial to some degree, and even if they aren't, they're inevitable. People will always seek out the like minded. However, if when you say "safe-space" you mean an area where **only** those of of a like mind can congregate and express themselves, then I feel that this is pretty silly.