What is going on at universities?

why are old people so fucking annoying omg

Safe spaces are generally like in clubs and therapy and shit, not in class rooms. You're brainwashed.

I agree.

Life is contraversial.

If one goes to university, it is to learn, not just facts, but new ideas and how to discuss them and debate theologies.

If one can't handle differing ideas at university level, then they should seriously reconsider why they are there.

I'm not perfect, I grt triggered by shit, it I can stand my ground and debate my opinions, beliefs and facts.

It's part of growing up.

This is nothing but an extension of childhood, primary school, molly coddling.

Safe places were once a refuge for the threatened.

Now it seems the whole educational system is expected to protect their students from harsh the reality of life.

But at university level, it shouldn't be a playground any more.

This new era of the adult child is toxic.
Parents controlling adult children
Young adults suffocated from developing.

Human emotional growth is degrading at an, alarming rate.

More than half the population is medicated by college.

What happened to "toughen up princess".

I don't understand it either, why supposedly highly-intelligent people who choose to go to university for career-winning education and to broaden their minds, should sink into amateur censorship of their own and worse, others' minds.


No-one should cause offence for the sake of causing offence, obviously, but there is no excuse for blocking even voicing or hearing differing opinions however uncomfortable. Such censorship is childish, petulant and cowardly.

Maybe the bullies are frightened they and others may find their opinions mistaken in fact. Or fear hearing other opinions irrespective of who is right.

Other perhaps are so shallow they think themselves the moral and intellectual guardians of others with whom they've probably never discussed the matter.

Agreed. Universities are places to challenge preconceived ideas and explore new ones, to embrace and explore the existing order, to learn the knowledge of past generations , to research new ideas and to mature.
Without free speech, we will stagnate. Without free exchange of ideas, we will end in a narrow channel of ignorance where only one path is allowed, and that will lead into ignorance as the teachers of the future have no breadth of vision.

If we discuss human male sexuality and why rape has gone on thoughout human history, should a gang rape victim be forced to sit though the class?

Don't send your kids to these far left brainwashing factories. Save your money and send em to trade school, nursing school etc

Intolerance, hyper-sensitivity, not sure exactly what to call it, but it is rampant in our current society. Just one small example: watch the news and wait until they have something serious to report and then listen to the newscaster announce "We have the video but we won't show it to you because it might upset someone." Even the news can't be upsetting these days -- reality must be denied if it is uncomfortable for ANYONE.

i am saddened by so many undergraduates who show their imaturity at university that they will not listen to any opposing idea or view. they are simply wasting their money and time being at university. Students no longer read subjects anymore, they expect it just to be taught! However I find most post graduate and doctoral students still have individual minds and are inquisitve about other viewpoints, so hope is still there

With respect I think you've misunderstood their purpose.

They are where marginalised individuals can meet to discuss their experiences of marginalisation.

I think you maybe confusing that with "no platforming" where those representing certain views are explicitly denied a place to express them

99.9% of America is a safe space for old, white, straight Christians. Let the rest of us have a refuge.

This is another sign that college is worthless. A lot of those students won't even go on to get a real job. Colleges now want to push the 50+ gender BS and tear down God's word.

If you push back, you get cancelled

Yes....but free speech only exists in British Universities if you agree with the narrative.
Sadly.