hazings
Fraternity induction abuses
Hazings are initiation rituals imposed on newcomers to a group—fraternities, sports teams, military units.
The practices range from humiliating tasks to physical abuse, sometimes causing injury or death.
The hazings got out of hand and several freshmen were hospitalized.
Anti-hazing policies now exist at most universities, though enforcement varies.
Formal admission ceremony
- pledgingMaking a solemn promise
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
- sororityWomen's collegiate social organization
- ritesFormal ceremonial acts
induction · ceremonies · ordeals · traditions · rookies · novices · underclassmen · brotherhood
Loss of dignity
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- degradationDecline in condition
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
cruelty · victimization · brutality · physical abuse · psychological abuse · coercion · beatings · paddling
Adherence to norms
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- bondingForming close connections
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
submission · dominance · peer pressure · groupthink · belonging · acceptance · camaraderie · tribalism
Permanent cessations of life
- injuriesBodily damage or harm
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- lawsuitsLegal proceedings seeking remedy
- expulsionsFormal removals from membership
criminal charges · bans · suspensions · investigations · cover-ups · whistleblowers · reforms · accountability
Disgraceful public affair
- outcryLoud public protest
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- debateFormal argument on issues
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
legislation · activism · reform · outrage · scrutiny · backlash · awareness campaigns · testimonies
initiation
Formal admission ceremony
- pledgingMaking a solemn promise
- fraternitySpirit of brotherly connection
- sororityWomen's collegiate social organization
rites · induction · ceremonies · ordeals · traditions · rookies · novices · underclassmen · brotherhood · sisterhood
humiliation
Loss of dignity
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- degradationDecline in condition
bullying · cruelty · victimization · brutality · physical abuse · psychological abuse · coercion · beatings · paddling · branding
conformity
Adherence to norms
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- bondingForming close connections
loyalty · submission · dominance · peer pressure · groupthink · belonging · acceptance · camaraderie · tribalism · secrecy
deaths
Permanent cessations of life
- injuriesBodily damage or harm
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- lawsuitsLegal proceedings seeking remedy
expulsions · criminal charges · bans · suspensions · investigations · cover-ups · whistleblowers · reforms · accountability · prosecutions
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
- outcryLoud public protest
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- debateFormal argument on issues
ethics · legislation · activism · reform · outrage · scrutiny · backlash · awareness campaigns · testimonies · documentaries
hazingsonboarding
New member integration process
hospitality · mentoring · inductions · embracing · orientation programs
hazingsnurturing
Supportive care-giving
kindnesses · protection · encouragements · affirmations · support
- rookie hazingMistreatment of newcomers