safe spaces

A form of safe space — A place or domain serving as a tolerant environment for people (especially a marginalized group) where they do not face harassment, criticism, scrutiny, etc.; especially one in which participants are understood to share a given political or social viewpoint.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of safe space
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