Do we need trigger warnings for people who want to see a show, read a book, listen to a song, enter a gallery, or encounter art in a public space, but are worried about its effect on them?
“Art, generally speaking, is supposed to be triggering.” Thus speaks James Buchanan, writer and cohost of Gifted Underachievers.
In this short piece, we share our respective positions on trigger warnings for creative work.
Let us know what you think—we’d love to hear!
Questions for Listeners:
(Hop on over to the segment web page to leave a comment.)
Should art carry trigger warnings?
If yes, where should those be and how detailed should they get?
Segment Links:
Michigan State University’s student magazine The Current weighs in:
https://thecurrentmsu.com/2022/04/21/does-art-need-a-warning/
A little regional paper called the New York Times shares its thoughts on trigger warnings:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/28/learning/should-art-come-with-trigger-warnings.html
Inside Museum Walls: Are Trigger Warnings Necessary for Art About Trauma?
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