Who commits hazing on college campuses?
Hazing is commonly portrayed in the movies as an activity of Greek fraternities and sororities. Hazing also occurs in intercollegiate athletics, sports clubs, religious clubs, marching bands, professional clubs, multicultural organizations, and other types of groups. Back to top Why hazing persists on college campuses Organizations are sometimes unaware that their initiation activities are actually hazing. Initiates may be hesitant to question such activities, which are often handed down by older members. The group may offset concerns about possible harm with the belief that they are fostering loyalty and bonding. No matter what group members believe, no one should ever be subjected to hazing. Back to top How can an organization determine if its activities count as hazing? To determine if activities are possibly harmful, organizations should consider how acceptable they would be from the perspective of the broader community. The “publicity test” asks the following questions: • Would yo
