Hazing as topic on Diane Rehm Show

[MysticCat]

Finally got a chance to listen to the podcast. I was glad to hear that the panel repeatedly talked about hazing as far more than a Greek problem and that they frequently acknowledged what Greek organizations are trying to do to combat hazing.

But what particularly interested me was the acknowledgment from at least some on the panel that hazing per se is "part of human nature" that is never going to be eradicated completely. The one psychologist (?) in particular said a number times that the challenge is not about eliminating everything that could be called hazing, but rather is about proper supervision and oversight to ensure elimination of anything that is potentially physically, mentally or emotionally demeaning or damaging, and especially to ensure removal of alcohol from the equation.

[KDCat]

It was really well done. I'll be interested to see what the result of Cornell's efforts to end "pledging as we know it" will be.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Finally got a chance to listen to the podcast. I was glad to hear that the panel repeatedly talked about hazing as far more than a Greek problem and that they frequently acknowledged what Greek organizations are trying to do to combat hazing.

But what particularly interested me was the acknowledgment from at least some on the panel that hazing per se is "part of human nature" that is never going to be eradicated completely. The one psychologist (?) in particular said a number times that the challenge is not about eliminating everything that could be called hazing, but rather is about proper supervision and oversight to ensure elimination of anything that is potentially physically, mentally or emotionally demeaning or damaging, and especially to ensure removal of alcohol from the equation.

It's interesting that you posted this here today, as I just read this story this morning, about hazing/sexual abuse at a CA high school:

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012...-during-hazing

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/26/us/cal...ing/index.html

What's even more disturbing is that the soccer coach may have encouraged it.