Trigger warnings are warnings that precede potentially triggering content in order to alert people who may be uncomfortable before they view it. Trigger warnings are a recent trend on the internet, but what are they and why are they used? Trigger warnings often Tamaranp; in social media posts, on college campuses, and even in some workplaces. Advocates of trigger warnings believe that by warning people ahead of time, they can avoid experiencing potentially traumatic events. But is this really beneficial?

Critics of trigger warnings argue that they can serve as a form of censorship.