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Hazing vs. Team Buliding
My sorority has a very strict anti hazing policy and our Offical Statement reads that;
"hazing is any situation which creates mental or physical abuse, discomfort, embarassment, ridicule or harassment weather on or away from sorority property."
We are so PC about this that even "harmless" activitys like scavenger hunts, pledge projects, and pledge books were prohibited.
Now I in no way advocate sensless drinking binges or public humilation, but I don't see the harm in sending new members on a scavenger hunt for sorority symbols or having them get stuff signed, I think these kinds of activitys could actually strengthen bonds between alpha (pledge) classmates by allowing them to work together. Which is also the principal behind pledge projects.
I kind of feel like I missed out a little by not participating in stuff like this, I mean the new member period is so short, I think stuff like this just makes it that much more memorable.
I'm just curious how everyone else feels about this I don't really see it as hazing it seems more like team buliding to me. I mean as long as it has a purpose and isn't hurting anyone why would it be considered hazing?
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