I would think it's a reasonable assumption that such matters would be managed sensitively. A former manager of mine from many years ago was not so sensitive (in fact he was a bloody idiot) and it was interesting and quite amusing to see him wilt under the HR manager's "oh really?" line of questioning. Not at my contrivance, I hasten to add: he kicked off entirely at his own behest.
Anyway, cultures vary and while I personally may have strong feelings about particular matters nothing should be taken for granted. As someone who's lived all her life in The West, there are plenty of places I would be uncomfortable about going right here without casting a critical eye at someone else's culture.
