Quote:
Originally posted by sororitygirl2
Another interesting point is that hazing doesn't just apply to new members... anything that makes anyone uncomfortable can be considered hazing (not just in my org. but by state law). This means that activities planned for graduating seniors or big sisters could be considered hazing.
|
Like what was said, each type of greek organization defines hazing in different ways. Michigan doesn't have a state law for hazing and when I looked at my former university's policy on hazing, this is what they consider hazing:
At the least, the word "hazing" includes the following willful acts, with or without the consent of the individual involved:
physical injury, assault or battery
kidnapping or imprisonment
intentionally placing at risk of severe mental or emotional harm (putting "over the edge")
degradation, humiliation, or compromising of moral or religious values
forced consumption of any liquid or solid
placing an individual in physical danger (at risk) which includes abandonment
impairment of physical liberties which include curfews or other interference with academic endeavors.
Like 12dn94dst said, it kind of ignorant to say someone is hazing defined by your organization's policies. Each state doesn't agree on what hazing is, so why should everyone on greekchat agree?