Bucknell strongly condemns bias-related harassment and acts of violence. Some bias-related harassment and acts of violence are illegal, while others are not. However, the university will respond to all behavior that creates a hostile atmosphere. The community intends to protect all its members, in all their varieties of customs, religions, racial and ethnic identities, and sexual orientation, and to defend the right of every person to a harassment-free atmosphere in which to learn and work. Bias-related behavior includes any action that discriminates against, ridicules, humiliates, or otherwise creates a hostile environment for another individual or group because of race, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, gender, language, or beliefs.
People invite bias-related harassment and violence by their flaunting of ethnic behavior and dress.
If ignored, the problem of bias-related actions will go away. No one in the university has a right to criticize bias-related speech. Many of us do not think about how behavior or remarks can insult and hurt others who may experience life according to a different culture or style than our own. Seemingly innocent actions or comments can cause anger and frustration, leading to anxiety, confusion, depression, and even physical symptoms that can interfere with one's ability to work and learn. Moreover, individuals are not the only ones to be hurt.