On Arguments against Trigger Warnings

Say someone throws a brick at your head out of nowhere. How would this person justify not warning you? “The real world doesn’t warn you about flying bricks!” “A brick will fly at you sooner or later,” “Don’t be so sensitive!” “Not throwing bricks at people limits my freedom of expression,” “Just don’t go outside if you don’t want to experience the brick!”

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Examining Race and Prejudice in Mental Health

People often do try to reduce certain aspects of identity (such as mental illness or race) as contingent upon, or subordinate to, other factors that play roles in shaping a person’s mind. Identity is multifaceted, and is often harmed by reductionistic tendencies rampant in our society.

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