Hazing research paper - Page 2

nittanyalum · #1 07-23-2008, 03:58 PM

I believe they prefer the term "training". Your professor steered you down a bad path. Here's an opportunity for you to stretch your almost-all-grown-up muscles -- pick your own topic and research something that you are really interested in. And btw, you should not trust ANY "research" you get off of ANY public forum. Try some actual reference sources first, they will lead you to good sources of anecdotal support if you need it.

CrackerBarrel · #2 07-23-2008, 04:01 PM

I actually think it would be really funny to surprise your professor. Instead of looking for reasons Greeks haze, research the causes of the strong and growing anti-Greek sentiment amongst the teaching faculty at American universities.

I'm being completely serious here, it's a relevant topic to cultural psychology and I'm sure plenty of professors would be willing to speak with you as primary sources for the paper.

clturg · #3 07-23-2008, 04:06 PM

Very relevant topic and intersting as well. Thank you. I really had no idea that I would stir up so many negative responses so quickly. I feel terribly stupid.

Tom Earp · #4 07-23-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by clturg

Very relevant topic and intersting as well. Thank you. I really had no idea that I would stir up so many negative responses so quickly. I feel terribly stupid.

This is a very sore subject to all of us when it comes to Hazing!

We have seen so manythings happen and we do not like it when it comes to this.

Why don't you PM me and let you and your Profesor discuss this?

Waiting with baited breath.

nittanyalum · #5 07-23-2008, 03:24 PM

Oh, now, OTW, let's give the poor newbie a break. Here, I'll help:

1) Larry Kroger

2) 1965

3) I really can't answer that now because we're already on double-secret probation and I don't want to risk making things worse.

4) I know the Omegas paddle their pledges and make them say "Thank you sir, may I have another?" repeatedly. Sounds painful and humiliating.

5) Because our chapter president, Eric Stratton, promises us loads of good-looking girls once we're initiated.

6) Knock yourself out.

CrackerBarrel · #6 07-23-2008, 03:25 PM

No one is going to admit to anything which will be used for a paper that will cast a further negative light on Greeks.

Now leave before we have to paddle you. Kthx, bye.

clturg · #7 07-23-2008, 03:38 PM

I am not trying to cast any negative light on anyone. Simply looking for help. Thanks anyway!

CrackerBarrel · #8 07-23-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by clturg

I am not trying to cast any negative light on anyone. Simply looking for help. Thanks anyway!

Well if you don't think it's trying to cast a negative light then maybe you should put a lot more thought into the topic of your paper. Hazing exposes are almost uniformly a way to make Greeks look bad. Think about it for a minute, how many people are going to say "Wow, they haze for good reasons. That's wonderful."?

clturg · #9 07-23-2008, 03:46 PM

I'm only trying to understand why people agree to participate. Not what exactly the rituals are. I really did not think about how quickly I would upset so many people nor did I expect rude responses. I am not suggesting that Greeks are responsible for anything. I'm just looking at different ways to find out. Sorry.

#10 07-23-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by clturg

I'm only trying to understand why people agree to participate. Not what exactly the rituals are. I really did not think about how quickly I would upset so many people nor did I expect rude responses. I am not suggesting that Greeks are responsible for anything. I'm just looking at different ways to find out. Sorry.

Here's a thought. Try and read and get a feel for the forums when you have time instead of posting away.

Troll Buster · #11 07-28-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by clturg

I really did not think about how quickly I would upset so many people nor did I expect rude responses.

Liar. You knew what kind of responses you would get. YOU ARE A TROLL. I will follow you around this whole board until you leave.

I'm watching you.

Troll Buster · #12 07-28-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clturg

I'm only trying to understand why people agree to participate. Not what exactly the rituals are. I really did not think about how quickly I would upset so many people nor did I expect rude responses. I am not suggesting that Greeks are responsible for anything. I'm just looking at different ways to find out. Sorry.

LucyKKG · #13 07-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Aww, well at least nittanyalum was nice enough to help!

nittanyalum · #14 07-23-2008, 03:35 PM

Give, and you'll get back, I always say.

CrackerBarrel · #15 07-23-2008, 03:50 PM

Hazing isn't ritualistic (good red herring though) and I could care less what you're trying to prove. You are writing a paper which explicitly ties hazing to greek organizations.

I'm writing a paper as well. Could you tell me what exactly inspires the feeling of inferiority in GDIs which leads them to refuse to see more to a fraternity than hazing or dues? Thanks, this will help me a ton.