STUDENTS have banned clapping at Oxford University in case the noise triggers anxiety. It will instead be replaced by the waving of hands – used in sign language for applause. Student union l…
It will instead be replaced by the waving of hands - used in sign language for applause.Student union leaders hope it will make its meetings and events more accessible and inclusive to those with anxiety.
One former student fumed: "Oxford University Student Union is always seeking to be more accommodating.But Roisin McCallion, Vice President for Welfare and Equal Opportunities, said: "The policy was proposed in order to encourage the use of British Sign Language clapping during our democratic events to make those events more accessible and inclusive for all, including people who suffer from anxiety.
Jazz hands were adopted by the National Union of Students in 2015 on the basis that clapping "triggers anxiety". Critics say such behaviour is typical of the "snowflake generation" of students, who are seen as over-sensitive.Susanna Reid, Charlotte Hawkins and Laura Tobin have to show Piers Morgan how to do 'jazz hands'
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