The hierarchisation of triggers - The taxonomic classification of harm to bodies and the normalisation of violence

A mainstream media case:

When violence against pets takes place there is usually a strong trigger warning (TW) or content warnings (CW) before the act is shown/described on the mainstream media.

These warnings are supposed to avoid distress or trigger flashbacks in information consumers. It is giving them time to brace themselves in a hostile world or curl up in their inner bunker.

* When it comes to animals, such as pet abuse or injured wildlife there is often a warning by the ABCNEWS​ >
https://www.abc.net.au/news/search?query=animal%20cruelty

"Warning: This story contains descriptions and video of alleged animal abuse."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/no-conviction-for-queensland-health-employee-who-beat-puppy/106660238

"WARNING: Readers are advised that this article contains a graphic image of an injured animal."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-26/koala-killed-after-being-dragged-behind-vehicle/106497782

* The ubiquitous sexualised violence also gets a CW.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/hamas-systematically-used-rape-october-7-report-says/106672368

* Livestock abuse often is without any warnings.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/search?query=cattle%20animal%20abuse

* Attacks on workers, or workplace injuries or death 'news' also seems to go without warnings.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/search?query=work%20accident

* The mass violence of warfare depicted on mainstream media and platform screens running 24/7 is mostly without warnings
https://www.abc.net.au/news/search?query=gaza

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