diff --git a/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md b/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md index aa65a04..4a900ac 100644 --- a/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md +++ b/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md @@ -108,11 +108,13 @@ - Enforcing political correctness can lead to widespread "preference falsification", in which what people believe in private is detached from what is spoken in public - "preference falsification" can lead to polarization. - In the example of social justice, many attribute poor social outcomes to factors *external* to the person, because then you can avoid directly blaming the person, an inherently uncomfortable discussion. Regardless of how correct the end result is, this tendency is still present. -- In promoting norms intended to benefit marginalized groups, we both help and hurt them +- In promoting norms intended to benefit marginalized groups, we both help and hurt them. # Safe spaces, explained - The author introduces the paper by showcasing some of the negative ways in which safe spaces are viewed and understood. - The author then explains that safe spaces are a place where marginalized groups can feel welcome and accepted - Distinction is made between psychological safety and physical safety - The first usages of the term "safe space" came from the 1960s, where same sex relationships were outlawed, so a safe space was a place where people were able to practice same sex relationships without being noticed by the cops. -- Examples of situations where the classical term "safe space" still applies exist in areas where queer individuals \ No newline at end of file +- Examples of situations where the classical term "safe space" still applies exist in areas where non-heteronormative behavior is outlawed or socially shamed. +- The same idea applies to other groups, like women, and people of color. +- One advocate for safe spaces states that they've found that being able to surround themselves with people of the same marginalized group makes it easier to be themselves. \ No newline at end of file