Hazing is, any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of you to join a group, regardless of your willingness to participate. The top organizations that tend to report the most number of members hazing are known to be fraternities, sororities, peer groups, and gangs. In 1999, Alfred University reported that 79 percent of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes that participated in this survey did indicate that they did experience some form of hazing. 51 percent also stated that they were required to participate in different alcohol-related hazing. This same study also showed that 76 percent of students joining fraternities or sororities were hazed and 22 percent of students that participated in music, art, or theater groups were also subjected to hazing. Students who are subjected to hazing tend to suffer from psychological and emotional disorders such as depression, discomfort, low self-esteem, and negative feelings including a sense of hurt, betrayal, worthlessness, loneliness, and hatred.
My opinion on hazing is that it is uncalled for. You should not have to be tortured or “hazed” to be initiated into a fraternity or sorority. Also, you should not have to be involved in any type of hazing for a sports team or as well as music, art, or theater groups. I am aware that at my school hazing is prohibited. I also know that it may still take place within certain groups on campus. As a student I can take it upon myself to form a group or association that represents anti hazing. Within this group I can try to encourage students to come forward and inform us if they have been subjected to hazing and by whom. This group can help stop hazing at my campus and possibly expand on other campuses to try and help prevent hazing there as well.
Nice job on this summary and response on the subject of hazing.
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