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Originally Posted by Wolfman
As dehumanizing and destructive hazing is, to a large extent,in its most characteristic forms, it does seem to manifest itself differently amongst traditionally white and traditionally black Greek-letter organizations. It I hear of a Greek alcohol-related hazing death, I immediately think this is from one of the white groups. If the person dies or is severely injured due to physical beatings,my first thought is that has to do with an NPHC group or,in some cases, another ethnic Greek organization.
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Yes, long words and yes, long paragraphs, but I agree with Wolfman. And these "Stereotypes"/Characteristics of the fraternities *are* well known among the leadership in all GLOs and campus administrators.
I disagree with grouping the Sororities with the Fraternities here though. The NPC Sororities, IMO, have supported dry houses more for a sense of avoiding other effects of Sisters being significantly drunk such as rape and public relations with the community. I can't think of the last time I heard of an alcohol related hazing incident at an NPC. Even the stereotypes of Hazing at NPC Sororities (Circling fat on the body) are only likely to lead to death through anorexia...
The NPHC Sororities have issues somewhat similar to the NPHC Fraternities, but again a pale shadow.
I'm not really sure what broken the tradition in the NIC of using paddles on pledges, the 1960s? Some of the groups I've seen with "Paddles", I'd be hard pressed to figure out how to hit a pledge with one without injuring myself.
And as for ethnic, I think that primarily applies to the Hispanic groups, but I don't know enough about the South Asian and East Asian ethnic groups. (I'm on the East Coast). I'm pretty sure it doesn't apply to the older Ethnic Jewish Groups like AEPi, which in practices appear to be almost identical to the other traditionally white group.
--KnightShadow
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