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Well, believe what you will, but there most certainly is. Maybe I don't know enough about other regions (although I'm fairly well traveled), but from what I can tell, in no other region do greek systems hold the clout and prominence that those in the South do. There is much more tradition involved, much more power involved, and often times much more money involved. I'm not putting down other region's greek systems, but the emphasis on greek life in the south is immense, and I really don't think that is refutable. Regarding hazing and pledging, I think there may be a difference, but I'm not sure. In the south, hazing is most commonly for constructive purposes (lineups, putting pledges in difficult situations and requiring them to work together to get out of it), and I don't know what its for everywhere else. I think in there probably is a different aspect of pledging in the South, one that focuses on becoming a gentleman, dressing appropriately...almost a cotillion for students. They may do this other places, but like I said, I don't know.
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