This article is based off of a study done by Alfred University. Hazing, as they define it is, any humiliating or dangerous act that is required to join a group, whether or not they are willing to participate. The study found that in 1999, 79 percent of NCAA athletes they surveyed had experienced hazing, and 51 percent were forced to participate in hazing with alcohol. The study also found that 76 percent of people joining fraternities or sororities were hazed, and 22 percent of students in the arts were hazed. They said that this can be stopped if administrators create policies against hazing on campus, discipline students and groups who haze, and show everyone that hazing to bad.
I am in a frat and on the hockey team. Hazing is something that I have seen and been apart of. I will not share details but will admit that something should be done about it. I believe that it is a complete lack of respect and shows people that they aren't as good as older members. I will never involve myself in these activities and will approach others that I witness committing this crime. It is not something that should be overlooked but is hard to find the source of the conflict.
Nice summary and response. For some reason, you graphics are not showing up for me on your posts.
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