The Trigger

wrestling with the idea on whether or not trigger warnings should be on a syllabus. Trigger warnings are a forewarning that the material that is going to be discussed or read may be distressing to some people. Although trigger warnings do help give forewarning for certain people that are effected by PTSD or sexual assault. Trigger warnings are codling the minds of college student because it is not expanding their knowledge into present day issues. Why must trigger warning be put on certain…

topics. While learning about controversial topics is important, some of these topics may bring memories to people who have suffered traumatic experiences. Despite trigger warnings being important, many people do not take these people seriously and instead debase these people’s experiences by saying that they are being too sensitive. Trigger warnings are important because they protect people from reliving their traumatic experiences while they are able to recover and decide for themselves whether…

triggering material! Trigger warnings, like the one listed above, are defined on theguardian.com as “a note to readers that the material following the warning may trigger a post-traumatic stress reaction.” All across the nation, students are demanding that these kind of warning be enforced in college classrooms. But are trigger warnings a positive change we need to enforce, or do they cause more damage than they do good? Ultimately they do more damage than good, the new use of trigger warnings…

Although trigger warnings are beneficial for some students, it can harm the education of others preventing them from learning about serious subjects that are not the most comfortable to learn. There are, however, scenarios that a good majority of people have to face from time to time in the real world, so there shouldn’t be any reason that students shouldn't be prepared for these serious issues. These issues can range from being a victim of rape, domestic abuse, or genocide, people may have…

1. What are your verbal triggers? Give a couple of examples and explain why they are triggers. They, he /she, can’t do it, is an absolutely gut wrenching trigger for me. Who said that? and why the heck are you acknowledging that kind of behavior? I have heard this said one to many times in my own personal life and in the lives of others. Let the person decide what they can and cannot do before you say they can’t. Who do you think you are, is another trigger I cannot stand. Or, I showed you…

an article discussing his standpoint on the subject of, “Trigger Warnings.” This phrase refers to students being given previous notice of any material or content, whether violent or vulgar, that may have a negative effect on a student’s education and opportunities to learn, due to the content, “Triggering,” a flashback or traumatic experience from the past. In this article Lukianoff expresses through favored stance his thoughts towards trigger warnings. While some may believe Lukianoff’s…

not. Lukianoff and Haidt, discussed trigger warnings across universities as a movement in the rising. Consequently, it can be beneficial as it will give students time to prepare or at least know a subject contacting graphical content will be discussed in class. Although, trigger warnings seem to be doing more harm than good, as some students are taking the warnings too far. College students who are willing to spend their effort in arguing why trigger warning should be kept and be…

of the language and the splendor of the imagery when lecturing on the text.’ He did not notice her feelings, and the girl did not feel safe in the class. That story leads to a discussion about whether professors use trigger warnings on their course materials or not. Then what is “trigger warnings”?---Seen on the web, in tweets and on blogs, it usually takes the form of a sentence or a few words to caution readers about the content which will follow. The author adds a warning in recognition of…

negatively affected by the lessons being taught to them? It is being suggested that universities use trigger warnings to alert students if they will be exposed to sensitive content. Many students believe if trigger warnings are applied, it will make learning easier and comfortable. But there are other students and teachers who oppose to it and say that it will change the way of learning. I agree that trigger warnings will change education, it is an issue that needs to be seen from different…

college campuses. Trigger warnings in college classrooms, do not restrict speech, they create it. Thusly, college is a place where one is expected to confront all manner of unfamiliar, yet difficult, and in many cases, unpleasant ideas. What are both teachers and students to do if those ideas can be considered emotionally or psychologically harmful? Art depicts rape or violence. Literature discusses racism or sexism. Movies show abuse, assault, or war. In the New Republic article “Trigger…