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hazing article
hello all- this is my first time on this website... but here it goes.
I have got to say that hazing is something that def. went on clear through the 90's, both in subtle and not-so-subtle forms- at least in the majority of established chapters in the South. I personally was hazed during my pledge period, which was in 1995. I have been an advisor for the last 4 and have only noted a change over the last two years. There are, in fact, many chapters on the campus I work with, which shall remain nameless- of course- that still do haze. Now, the tactics are certainly a lot more subtle than they in previous years, but it is still very prevalent. In addition, when I lived in the chapter house, there was around 20 woman residing there, and 15 had eating disorders. They would either starve, purge and binge, or work out 5 hours a day while eating carrot sticks and lettuce. And, as far as binge drinking/drug use, I would have to say that you are kidding yourself if you truly believe that the majority of college-aged women,-regardless of whether or not they are in a sorority- do not binge drink or use drugs or both- which also lends to increased sexual activity. SO, I would have to say that I agree with the article on many points. But, I do not think that it fully encompasses all the aspects of sorority life, as there is much more to it than hazing and partying. BUt one who have to be sporting some serious rose-colored glasses to believe that hazing & partying go hand in hand with volunteering & school- and that these women are simply products of our society.
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