What is the Safe Space Act?

What are criticisms of the Safe Spaces Act?

On the other side of the debate are those who believe that safe spaces threaten academic freedom by requiring professors and students to refrain from expressing any viewpoint or idea that might be threatening or “triggering” to others.

What would be considered a safe space?

With these changes, we can see true safe spaces for what they are: a place for marginalized communities to be free of “discrimination, criticism, harassment or any other emotional or physical harm” (Oxford Dictionary).

When did safe spaces become a thing?

The History

The idea of a safe space originated in the mid-1960s to give the LGBTQ+ community a safe place to be themselves.

Who wrote the safe space Act?

The Safe Spaces Act of 2019 was first proposed in the Senate, the upper house of the Congress of the Philippines as Senate Bill No. 1326 on November 22, 2016, with Senator Risa Hontiveros as the author.

What evidence do you need for harassment?

The following principles may assist when considering whether there is sufficient evidence of a course of conduct: The concept of harassment or stalking is linked to the course of conduct which amounts to it. The course of conduct must comprise two or more occasions: section 7(3) PHA 1997.

What are the 7 main protected characteristics?

Protected characteristics

• Age.
• Disability.
• Gender reassignment.
• Marriage and civil partnership.
• Pregnancy and maternity.
• Race.
• Religion or belief.
• Sex.

What is the penalty for violating the Safe Spaces Act?

(b) Failure to act on reported acts of gender-based sexual harassment committed in the educational institution. Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section, shall upon conviction, be penalized with a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00).

Are safe spaces a good idea?

In theory, safe spaces are critical for mental well-being, especially for oppressed people. Whether created through support groups, online forums, or physical locations, these spaces should allow individuals to feel secure and protected from harassment, discrimination, and other forms of harm.

What are the arguments against safespaces?

A safe space doesn't necessarily signal community and comfort, but rather censorship and anxiety. From my perspective, safe spaces are merely platforms for groupthink, absent of the diversity and disagreement that often leads to intellectual growth.

What are examples of safe spaces?

These could be places like your bedroom, a favorite park, or even a certain chair in your living room. These are all examples of safe spaces — areas where you feel at ease and are free to express yourself without fear of judgment or harm. People can also be safe spaces.

Are safespaces truly beneficial?

Benefits of Safe Spaces

You can unapologetically be who you are- without any need for explanation. You can show up knowing that people will support you. For these reasons, safe spaces can be fantastic opportunities for marginalized groups who have experienced chronic oppression or abuse.

What is the safe space law?

It aims to protect all individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression, from all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces.

What is acceptable as a safeplace?

Customers can ask for items to be left in any secure, weatherproof area of the property, as long as it is easily accessible for us. Examples include a shed, a garage and an enclosed porch. As an example, places we wouldn't consider safe are bins, including recycling bins, on doorsteps and underneath parked cars.

What are common safe space rules?

• Respect other's identities and pronouns.
• Keep confidentiality – what's shared here, stays here.
• Be here for support and try to stay positive.
• Welcome new ideas and different perspectives.
• Own up to and forgive mistakes.

What is the alternative to safe space?

The idea of "brave spaces" offers a compelling alternative to the traditional safe space model. Unlike safe spaces, which prioritize emotional comfort, brave spaces encourage participants to step out of their comfort zones and engage with challenging ideas and diverse perspectives.

What is better than a safe space?

From personal experience, I realize it requires a willingness to step outside one's own comfort zone, to be challenged, and ultimately change the way we see the world. A brave space is a space where participants feel comfortable learning, sharing, and growing.