i myself am a member of a famous fraternity/sorority and so i experienced those so-called initiation rites... and after subjecting myself to it, i can honestly say i don't really have a problem with it since it really boosted my loyalty to my organization... how about you?
2006-11-30 16:21:29 · 11 answers · asked by coke 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
it's stupid. people have died from hazing.
2006-11-30 16:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great that you got into a sorority. It all seems pointless(hazing, that is) to me because once you're a member of a fraternity or a sorority, then chances are the only thing you should do is just take the oath.
However, I'm no authority on this since I'm not in one because I didn't attend a university where I had the opportunity to join one. I went to a 2 year college instead where the only fraternity/sorority that they had was one where you had to have a high grade point average and were an honor student there. I never really saw the point in joining one anyhow, mainly because I'm too cool for one.
2006-11-30 16:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by iwannarevolt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hazing can be just a harmless ritual sometimes but the next generation sometimes tries to outdo the previous generation and when that continues then it can just get out of hand. Then BOOM! Someone looses a hand. Not necessarily but the point is things can be taken too far. The problem is if you want to get out of it but everyone else is subjecting themselves to it, then it is really hard to say no, this is too much for me.
If a sorority goes by hazing then there probably should be some sort of doctrine, say how the ritual shall go, to prevent people perverting the original intent of the hazing, which is to try and create new and strong bonds rather then humiliating people for your own amusement.
2006-11-30 16:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Bloody Wing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in a sorority also but that was over 20 years ago and the hazing ritual has come a long way from scrubbing statues with toothbrushes, wearing mismatched clothes and not washing your hair. Today, sororities have initiations where the girls have to sck guys and sleep with them and sometimes more than one. This to me is beyond loyalty issues and represents whorehouses instead of sorority houses. Fraternities beating guys to the point of dying- or drinking to the point of alcohol poisoning--- too much, way too much.
2006-11-30 16:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hazing is really messed up and stupid
at our high school, during the summer, the upcoming seniors go out at night and find the upcoming freshman and paddle the hell out of their asses. its really stupid because kids can get seriously hurt. some went home with bruises, and can't move for a week. its become so serious that the police in our town got involved. i think you should forget about hazing before something unexpected happens.
2006-11-30 16:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
when in school i was in the band we had alot of foot ball players who also played drums. They hazed everyone that came into the band as a freshman. It was harmless fun but it was hazing none the less. I think as long as nobody gets hurt i think its cool
2006-11-30 16:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by mommyblues78 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of hazing. If it's beatings and stuff, I'm against it. But if it's just retarded stuff that you have to do (without breaking the law) I say go for it. It's your choice. ^_^
2006-11-30 16:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pointless and plus you can get a record just for doing that.
2006-11-30 16:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am against it as it proves nothing of real value
2006-11-30 16:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
as long as its good clean fun...when they go overboard its wrong
2006-11-30 16:31:21 · answer #10 · answered by stephanie f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋