Catrin Nye: The Definition Of Safe Space
In Text 1 Catrin Nye defines what the term safe space implies, “A safe space is an accessible environment in which every student feels comfortable, and can get involved free from intimidation or judgment.” (Text 1 ll. 21-25) If this definition is believed to be correct, then a university safe space must be somehow similar, perhaps consisting of being able to easily find an environment in which one feels relaxed and comfortable. This could be among a group of friends, or a certain gathering consisting of people with shared values, which also means that some ideas and thoughts might not be welcome. Having such safe spaces will result a mixed set of consequences. On the one hand, it obviously gives the students the possibility to have fun while