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If a man chose to go to a club and pay for a stripper to whip him, that is his choice.
If a man is in a group and is EXPECTED to have this experience, regardless of whether he wants to or not, that is not his choice and that is hazing. I have known men who had deeply spiritual convictions against this type of experience who would be extremely comfortable in the presence of a stripper, let alone being whipped by one. This is not every man's fantasy, although some men may enjoy it. I would consider being whipped by ANYBODY assault and, if linked to joining an organization, I would consider it hazing. I realize that I am a female, but having been married twice and having numerous male friends, I do believe that I know how some men feel.
I have a feeling that the argument will be "if they have a problem with it, they should say something or not participate". However, that's one of the biggest problems with hazing. They believe that if they say something against this that the others will see them differently and, possibly, deny them admission into their organization.
I believe that any Inter/National group would consider this hazing as would the courts, should someone complain or if they get caught (as they did).
Dee
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