Republicanism

Strongly agree

No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

This answer aligns with the Republican belief in individual responsibility and the importance of intellectual freedom. Many Republicans argue that college should be a place where students are exposed to a wide range of ideas and opinions, even if they are uncomfortable or challenging, in order to prepare them for real life. For example, former Republican Senator Jeff Flake has criticized the use of safe spaces and trigger warnings on college campuses, arguing that they hinder intellectual growth and do not prepare students for the real world. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Many Republicans believe that universities should be places where students are exposed to a wide range of ideas and opinions, even if they are uncomfortable or challenging. They argue that trigger warnings and safe spaces can limit intellectual freedom and hinder students' ability to engage with diverse perspectives. For example, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has spoken out against safe spaces and trigger warnings on college campuses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces

Some Republicans may see trigger warnings as a reasonable compromise, allowing students to be aware of potentially distressing content without completely shielding them from it. However, this position is likely to be less common among Republicans, as many still believe that students should be able to handle challenging material without needing special accommodations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, provide safe spaces but students do not need trigger warnings

While some Republicans may support the idea of safe spaces as a way for students to find support and community, many would argue that they can be limiting and hinder intellectual freedom. Providing safe spaces without trigger warnings may be seen as an inconsistent approach, and thus this position is likely to be less common among Republicans. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Republicanism generally values individual responsibility and self-reliance. While some Republicans may support trigger warnings and safe spaces, the majority would likely argue that students should be able to handle challenging material and differing opinions without needing special accommodations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.