Psychological Hazing
I wanted to start a post and get some thoughts on the "softer" side of hazing: all of the psychological things, usually that the sorority side might put across; things are usually pushed under the carpet, but should still not happen:
- Scavenger Hunts
- "Kidnap" Events
- Forced Silence
- Restricting new members from certain areas of the chapter house (areas that do not have anything to do with ritual)
- Intimidation tactics
- Requiring new members to plan an event for the rest of the chapter
Any thoughts.... please share. I know we all have a handle on physical hazing, but the psychological and old "traditions" that die hard.... those are a gray area that we seem to have difficulty putting our arms around.
Thanks!
|