Human Dignity

THETA XI FRATERNITY holds the firm belief that it is the mutual responsiblity of the Fraternity, its chapters and each member to respect and protect the dignity of all human beings. Four key factors are directly or indirectly associated with the degradation of others in Fraternities: substance abuse, sexism, racism, and hazing.

WHEREAS, Theta Xi, in its Purpose, Statements of Position, and programs, has shown a belief in the integrity and dignity of all human beings. This should manifest itself in a mutual respect for ourselves and others, and

WHEREAS, Sexual conduct, attitudes toward women, and the consumption of alcohol are all, to some degree, interrelated, since excessive drinking contributes significantly to inappropriate sexual behavior and frequently fosters demeaning attitudes toward women, and

WHEREAS, Racism and hazing, id addition to sexism, stem from a basic lack of respect for the dignity and understanding of other human beings, and

WHEREAS, Excessive drinking and the use of controlled substances show a basic lack of respect for one's own dignity and a lack of concern for potential negative effects on others.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Theta Xi Fraternity hereby states its position on human dignity as follows:

• Theta Xi Chapters and individual members shall not tolerate sexual abuse - emotional, verbal, or physical - of women, shall neither condone nor participate in hazing activites, shall respect the integrity of those of different religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or political belief; and
• Theta Xi Chapters shall operate within the guidelines of the Fraternity's Statements of Position on Alcohol, Controlled Substances, Hazing and Pre-Initiation Activities, Risk Management, Fraternity Values, and other subsequently-adopted Statements of Position; and
• Theta Xi Chapters shall abide by the Fraternity's Risk Management Policy and individually adopt policies and procedures reinforcing Fraternity statements and policies regarding all of these matters.