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- Enforcing political correctness can lead to widespread "preference falsification", in which what people believe in private is detached from what is spoken in public - 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. - "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 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 # 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 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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.