Let's workshop this stanza sequence, which includes dreaming octopuses, white beaches, nostril whiskers, geese beheadings, guitars, ouija boards, and more!
Some of the themes and expressions here might be deemed offensive or triggering by some individuals, particularly those who have experienced trauma or marginalization. For example, the line "routine abortions packaged as blood baths" might be perceived as insensitive to those who have undergone abortions or experienced miscarriages. Similarly, the line "breastfeeding her ailing father" might be considered taboo or inappropriate by some individuals due to the sexual connotations associated with breastfeeding and the portrayal of incestuous undertones. The line "birth control, over time, could clear the evolutionary slate enough to open us to sexual relations with our siblings" might also be perceived as promoting incest or eugenics, which could be triggering or offensive to some individuals.
Additionally, some of the themes in the poem might be considered controversial or divisive, such as the line "the courage of the doctor who drove a catheter from his arm to his heart to show it could be done on humans." This line might be perceived as promoting dangerous medical experimentation or promoting the disregard of ethical considerations in the pursuit of scientific progress.
Overall, while the mosaic poem may contain some provocative and thought-provoking expressions, certain themes and expressions could potentially violate safe space norms by being insensitive, triggering, or promoting controversial or divisive viewpoints. Therefore, it is important for educators and instructors to be mindful of the potential impact of the materials they use in their teaching and to provide trigger warnings or alternative content for those who might find the material challenging or offensive.
SAFE SPACE REPORT.--
Some of the themes and expressions here might be deemed offensive or triggering by some individuals, particularly those who have experienced trauma or marginalization. For example, the line "routine abortions packaged as blood baths" might be perceived as insensitive to those who have undergone abortions or experienced miscarriages. Similarly, the line "breastfeeding her ailing father" might be considered taboo or inappropriate by some individuals due to the sexual connotations associated with breastfeeding and the portrayal of incestuous undertones. The line "birth control, over time, could clear the evolutionary slate enough to open us to sexual relations with our siblings" might also be perceived as promoting incest or eugenics, which could be triggering or offensive to some individuals.
Additionally, some of the themes in the poem might be considered controversial or divisive, such as the line "the courage of the doctor who drove a catheter from his arm to his heart to show it could be done on humans." This line might be perceived as promoting dangerous medical experimentation or promoting the disregard of ethical considerations in the pursuit of scientific progress.
Overall, while the mosaic poem may contain some provocative and thought-provoking expressions, certain themes and expressions could potentially violate safe space norms by being insensitive, triggering, or promoting controversial or divisive viewpoints. Therefore, it is important for educators and instructors to be mindful of the potential impact of the materials they use in their teaching and to provide trigger warnings or alternative content for those who might find the material challenging or offensive.