<P> In educational institutions , safe space ( or safe - space ) , safer space , and positive space are terms that , as originally intended , were used to indicate that a teacher , educational institution , or student body did not tolerate anti-LGBT violence , harassment or hate speech , thereby creating a safe place for all LGBT students . The term safe space has been extended to refer to an autonomous space for individuals who feel marginalized to come together to communicate regarding their experiences with marginalization , typically on a university campus . Safe spaces exist in educational institutions of anglophone countries . The idea of safe spaces has seen criticism on the grounds that it stifles freedom of speech . Critics claim safe spaces hinder the exposure of sensitive material that needs to be discussed and explained in an educational environment . </P>
<P> In educational institutions , safe space ( or safe - space ) , safer space , and positive space are terms that , as originally intended , were used to indicate that a teacher , educational institution , or student body did not tolerate anti-LGBT violence , harassment or hate speech , thereby creating a safe place for all LGBT students . The term safe space has been extended to refer to an autonomous space for individuals who feel marginalized to come together to communicate regarding their experiences with marginalization , typically on a university campus . Safe spaces exist in educational institutions of anglophone countries . The idea of safe spaces has seen criticism on the grounds that it stifles freedom of speech . Critics claim safe spaces hinder the exposure of sensitive material that needs to be discussed and explained in an educational environment . </P>
where did the term safe space come from
where did the term safe space come from
teacher , educational institution , or student body did not tolerate anti-LGBT violence , harassment or hate speech
teacher , educational institution , or student body did not tolerate anti-LGBT violence , harassment or hate speech