The definition of “safety” is being protected from danger, risk, or injury, but the word is witnessing a renaissance, and the definition is shifting in a slightly different direction. More and more often, institutions, universities, and workplaces are starting to specify safety as “protection from discomfort, disagreement, or emotionally challenging ideas.” While some might think that such an approach helps more people feel comfortable in social spaces, those who have survived real hardships in life view the concept very differently. Those who argue with the idea of “safe spaces” point to the fact that humans are much more adaptable to change than we are giving them credit for, and if we don’t “practice” resilience as a skill, it will diminish with time.
Author: Featured Partner
Published at: 2026-02-03 21:58:02
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