diff --git a/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md b/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md index 4a900ac..c43e1cb 100644 --- a/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md +++ b/education/english/ENGL2010/Engl2010 Writing Project.md @@ -117,4 +117,7 @@ - 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 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 +- 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 +- Some safe spaces are created explicitly, whereas others are created organically +- Safe spaces create a place for marginalized groups to truly relax. The author makes the claim that stress caused by discrimination creates poor health outcomes among groups who experience systemic discrimination. +- Opponents of safe spaces caution that safe spaces limit social change by preventing "messy work" \ No newline at end of file