Safe Space Research Paper

Mental health issues have hit a peak in recent years, it seems as if everyone has some sort of psychological imbalance. “About 91 percent of college counseling center directors reported a rising trend of students with severe psychological problems on their campuses” (Gallagher). To help those students’ campuses started labeling things with trigger warnings which are messages that say this has such content and could potentially distress someone. That’s a great idea for those who are struggling or could be reminded of past trauma, but another group of people are trying to take that a step further by creating these so called safe spaces. In short, a safe space is where students can go to be away and “safe” from others opinions. If you don’t like …show more content…
Safe spaces would not only be a waste of funds, but also a waste of space, depending on where it is located at. If they redo a class room, a section of a room, and really anything of the like. Creating a safe space could prevent needed classes to be held, simply it would just make less space on campus. We can’t afford this ridiculous luxury for those who can’t handle anything they don’t like. Can’t handle college without a safe space? Don’t go to college. Another thing that comes about when we talk about safe spaces is safe spaces for peoples of certain …show more content…
We can’t hide from the world’s views just because we disagree with them and that’s all we’re doing when we create these safe spaces. If you can’t handle prejudice, discrimination, and hurtful words don’t go to college. Just stop, stay home. Universities shouldn’t have to shelter anyone, that’s not their purpose. Their purpose is to provide you with the proper education you’re paying for. Not to take that money and provide a safe space for those who want it. If we keep this up soon enough the average American will be getting taxed extra for not just education, but to help create and maintain these safe spaces. That’s not a scenario we need or want happening. Who would want to pay for such a thing except those who want it? Somehow those who are for safe spaces can supposedly justify how it’s a valuable asset. I think it’s just because they’re pansies who can’t bear the fact of having someone prove their opinion as wrong. Suppose they’re actually not wrong, if that’s so then why would they need a safe space? They wouldn’t. However, I suppose if a couple universities chose to finance themselves and be able to not cut budgets for other things to create a safe space then so be