TW racialized violence // Ex 1: last summer we watched a film. No trigger warning.https://twitter.com/anthoknees/status/618167409191600128 …
How fitting, given the horrible experience I (and other Black and brown) had last summer at @UofC in our program.https://twitter.com/chicagomaroon/status/768561465183862785 …
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All the grad student instructor had to do was say "this is a highly violent film and a sensitive issue, just so you're aware."
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Some folks have PTSD from going through similar things in their own life. Trigger warning and content warnings aren't an "excuse."
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Trigger warning and content warning contextualize violence and other acts so that one can make the most informed decision for themselves.
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Trigger warning and content warnings do not mean "I'm getting out of this assignment," they mean "I'm prioritizing my needs."
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The ridiculous cases of a few students taking it very far are always the examples y'all use, ignoring the legit need for CWs and TWs.
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I don't believe in safe spaces. They don't exist. Period. And still...
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trigger warnings and content warnings CONTEXTUALIZE and warn to prevent further harm. They're literally just a courtesy head's up.
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And recognize that this is an academic setting where you *can* have some control over context and the Socratic method. Truly.
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DUH students may not have TW/CW in "the real world," however these students aren't paying thousands of dollars to be further traumatized.
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And it's one thing to see someone get shot in the world. It's another to be *forced* to watch the execution of
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If I'm flipping through a book at a store and see lynching postcards? Very diff from a regimented class where I'm *forced* to view those.
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It's important to let people know that they have an option to leave the room, process how they want, and that their feelings are *valid*
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TW: phys abuse Just because *you* didn't have TW and CW doesn't mean we shouldn't. I was hit as a kid, doesn't mean I should hit my kids.
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tl;dr - TWs and CWs are not a "get out of jail free pass." When used correctly they reduce potential harm + increase engagement
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A Black woman walked out during the film. During discussion she mentioned she was triggered. The TA "I wasn't triggered, was anyone else?"
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Don't. Invalidate. Other. People's. Feelings.
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Grad students should encourage and engage in critical discussions, not one dimensional. https://twitter.com/anthoknees/status/618159045694869505 …
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This ain't cool,
@UofC . Frankly? It's irresponsible.pic.twitter.com/igovsSqz62
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