A recent article published by USA Today College touched on the importance of cultural sensitivity when putting together a Halloween costume.

The article reported that flyers were hung in certain Florida State University dorms to make students aware that cultural appropriation on Halloween is not cool.

“We’re a Culture, Not a Costume,” stated the flyers. 

Some agree with the message; others say it’s yet another example of extreme political correctness. The university’s students, on the other hand, don’t seem to mind as FSU has not received any negative pushback from students.

“This was the Housing Office’s effort to make this more concrete for students; to give examples of what stereotyping looks like,” said vice president of student affairs, Mary Coburn in the article.

Examples of potentially offensive Halloween costumes stated in the article include Geishas, Native Americans and even Harambe. The university said it’s trying to promote diversity and inclusion on campus, an attitude that will no doubt spread to other college campuses around the country.

See the full article by USA Today College here.