NPC, IFC, NPHC, and most non-affliated sororities/fraternities with National governing body have anti-hazing policies. These policies are generally listed under Anti-Hazing or Risk Management. Additionally, most, if not all, States in the U.S. have some form of anti-hazing legislation.

As organizations, most brotherhoods/sisterhoods recognize hazing as being determental the health and existance of their organizations. However, I would be naive to claim that hazing does not exist within some chapters.

Each individual has a different interpretation of the anti-hazing policies/laws. If you are considering joining a fraternity or a sorority - or any organization - remeber that your rights as an individual are protected. You can say "no" to any activity that you feel uncomfortable, or would put you or your brothers/sisters in danger, physically, mentally or emotionally. With in the risk management documents, procedures exist for addressing concerns of hazing. It is your right and responsiblity to assist in ensuring the safty of your sisters at any stage of your membership.

As far as is hazing a guy or a gal thing:
Based on second/third/n-th hand accounts, physical hazing tends to be more rampant with amongst brothers while more mental/emotional hazing is more prevelant amongst sisters.

If you are concerned with experiencing hazing during your memebership, you might consider speaking with someone within the greek affairs (or similiar office) at your university. They normally have on file information concerning the anti-hazing policies of the organizations, the university, and the state.

Jennifer

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Beta Chapter Alumnae and Founder
Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies
http://alpha-sigma-kappa.ou.edu/