"Can I install bed curtains in the student dormitories so that I can have a private space?" The academic and engineering department of Xinjiang Medical University recently convened a symposium with some college student leaders. The students put forward opinions and suggestions on various aspects of the school's work.
According to the news on the website of Xinjiang Medical University on March 27, after research by the relevant departments of the school, Xinjiang Medical University concentrated on responding to the opinions and suggestions expressed by students. Among them, regarding the question of whether bed curtains can be installed in dormitories, the reply stated: Student apartments are crowded places, and hanging bed curtains in dormitories poses certain fire safety risks. Bed curtains are flammable. Once a fire breaks out, the fire may spread rapidly along the curtains. It seriously threatens the safety of students' lives and property, so the school unanimously requires that bed curtains are not allowed to be installed in student dormitories.
The Paper has noticed that many colleges and universities have banned students from hanging bed curtains. Northwest University for Nationalities issued student apartment management regulations in January this year, which strictly prohibit students from hanging door curtains and bed curtains (cloth curtains) in the dormitories. If there is any violation, the teaching unit will order them to be removed immediately. On March 27, the Foreign Languages Department of Gansu Normal University for Nationalities held a meeting of dormitory directors for the spring semester of 2024, and also requested that behaviors such as privately pulling bed curtains be prohibited. Hebei Zhangjiakou University also recently launched the "Special Improvement of Bed Curtains in Student Dormitories" campaign.
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"Why has the bedside of the dormitory become an 'invisible wall' for safety risks and interpersonal communication?" A counseling article was published on the website of Henan Nanyang Normal University on March 28 An article signed by a member of the school explained in detail why “hanging bed rails, a seemingly simple decorative act, is often strictly restricted by schools.” The
article stated that as a covering made of cloth or plastic, the bedside can easily be ignited and become a medium for accelerating the fire. In 2019, a female student at a certain university forgot to turn off the power after using an illegal electrical appliance "an electric splint" in her dormitory. While her roommates were all going to class, the electric splint continued to heat up, causing a fire, which soon ignited the bed next to her. surrounded, and then began to burn over a large area, and a fire broke out in the dormitory.
In addition, "dormitory administrators may need to frequently lift the bed rails when checking hygiene and facilities. This not only increases the workload, but may also cause dissatisfaction among students; it seems unfair to check without lifting the bed rails." The above-mentioned article said that if a student suffers from an illness or other emergency, the bed surround may hinder timely detection and rescue. In June 2020, a school official said that there had been incidents in the dormitory where students fell ill and died on the bed covered by the bed fence, and were not discovered by their roommates until two days later. The
article stated that bed rails usually surround the bed tightly, resulting in poor air circulation and easy breeding of bacteria, mites and other harmful substances, posing a threat to students' respiratory system and skin health. Especially when heating or air conditioning is used in winter or summer, bed surrounds may hinder the even distribution of hot and cold air, causing uneven temperatures in the dormitory. After hanging the bed surround, the ventilation and lighting in the dormitory will be affected. Being in such an environment for a long time is not only detrimental to physical health, but may also cause psychological depression. If the material and design of the bedside do not meet safety standards, there may be risks such as strangulation and suffocation. Especially for sleeping students, these risks should not be underestimated.
"The dormitory is not only a place to rest, but also an important place for students to exchange feelings and establish friendship." The article said that the existence of bed surrounds has virtually erected "invisible walls" in the dormitory, hindering the students. communication between them. Some students reported that because their roommates hung up bed rails, they felt that there was less communication between them and the atmosphere in the dormitory became indifferent. In the long run, this gap may lead to tense interpersonal relationships in the dormitory and even lead to conflicts.Dormitory life is a key scene for college students to practice their group communication skills. Moderate shared space helps students open their hearts, respect each other, and understand and tolerate each other. Hanging bed rails may make students focus too much on personal space and ignore collective interests, which is not conducive to cultivating students' teamwork spirit and public responsibility. In an environment without bed walls, it is easier for students to communicate face-to-face and participate in group activities in the dormitory, thereby building a closer team spirit and friendship.
Regarding the statement of the counselor in the article
Some netizens disagreed
"Interpersonal communication has nothing to do with bed curtains."
Many colleges and universities prohibit students from hanging bed curtains
"Imagine, if everyone lives behind the bed curtain, I wonder if it is still possible. Will there be feelings like 'brothers sleeping on my upper bunk'?" The School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering of Xinjiang Agricultural University also published an article on March 20, "Closing the Bed Curtain, "Blocking" Safety" saying: In recent years , more and more college students like to hang bed curtains. There are many reasons, such as: playing games by yourself affects others’ rest, and you can better protect your privacy, etc. However, hanging bed curtains in the dormitory poses a serious safety hazard, affects the cleanliness and lighting of the dormitory, affects the physical and mental health of students, is not conducive to communication among classmates, and gives people a feeling of being "thousands of miles away" and unsociable. , affecting dormitory relationships.
Previously, Jilin Agricultural University issued the "Safety and Fire Prevention Work Arrangements for Student Apartments" in November 2023, which strictly prohibited hanging bed curtains, hanging chairs, etc. in dormitories. China University of Petroleum (East China) also issued the "Notice on Carrying out Special Improvements on Safety and Health in Student Dormitories" in July 2023, prohibiting hanging bed curtains.
At present, Beijing and other places have clearly stipulated in the "Acceptance Standards for Standardized Apartments in Colleges and Universities" that there should be no beds in dormitories. According to information from the Communication University of China website in October 2019, the Logistics Service Hall of Communication University of China revealed in reply to students’ comments about “Why are bed curtains prohibited in dormitories?” that the “Acceptance Standards for Standardized Apartments in Beijing Universities” stipulates that there are no bed curtains in dormitories. .
The Paper noted that the "Beijing Standardized Student Apartment Standards for Universities (2008 Edition)" mentioned in the "Hygiene and Environment" section that "no bed fence" is worth 1 point; "Beijing Standardized Student Apartment Standards for Universities (2016 Edition)" "The "Health and Environment" section also stipulates that "no bed curtains" will be scored as 0.5 points.
However, the "Guiding Standards for the Creation of Standardized Student Apartments in National Universities (Trial) (2016)" does not mention bed curtains, bed curtains, etc. in the "Hygiene and Environment" section. It only stipulates: the bed should be clean and tidy, and quilts and pillows should be on the same side. Place. Doors, windows, screens, curtains, fans, air conditioners, etc. are clean and in good condition. The room is well ventilated and has no odor.
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