The Problem of Hazing and Its Degradation

 THE PROBLEM OF HAZING

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                ITS DEGRADATION     

                                        

The individuals' being targeted by groups that may blind notice it happening as hazing continues despites efforts to change. 

       

    Hazing has become a problem affecting adolescents and young adults on many college universities and sports teams. Hazing is a ritual or activity that causes humiliation, abuse, harassment, or degradation to another person. The humiliation brought upon another may cause issues with one's self-esteem. Introduction hazing is what happens often in college to initiate and create one's trust by testing one's loyalty within the new members to the older members. This happens frequently within a group of peers. Hazing can be extinguished and prevented with the right leadership.

                                                            

                                                             It Ties Up in Greek Life

   Hazing does exist in various college organizations. Recently, hazing cases have been making the news more frequently due to the increase within college communities involving Greek life. The researchers that analyze and have done studies on hazing have found out that hazing is more accepted in fraternities than in any other social organization. Hazing is one of the biggest concerns on college campuses these days.  Most schools have banned hazing and created guidelines for all students, staffs, coaches. After a teen who was hazed, by being tied to a pole which opened the eyes of many that this needs to be controlled. Hazing in universities across the nation has become an increasingly dangerous ritual that seemingly is becoming more difficult to put an end to. One estimate stated that at least 65 students have died between the years of 1978 and 1996 from beatings and stress inflicted during fraternity rights. The major cause of hazing are the students' wanting to be accepted, and they will do just about anything to feel that they belong.

 Law Journal Explains

        In a law journal through database explains why degrading is prohibited due to how gruesome some of the acts have grown. This is decided under the European Court that degrading is humiliation under the European court convention. Any cases that are brought before this court that amounts to degrading treatment and punishment under Article 3 include interrogation, conditions of confinement, corporal punishment, strip searches, and a failure to provide adequate health care. They classify degradation as "symbolic dignitary harm." Therefore, this is why bringing people down is an act of degrading one another. 

        A little joke can turn into a legal case. The hazing crime depends on the amount of injury caused. Hazing has a dual purpose of promoting loyalty to a social group. There is no good defense, but just don't try to fit in where you don't belong. Hazers have a need to feel in control and powerful. It isn't a part of our ritual. You should never be a bystander. If you see something, then say something.

      It is theorized that behavior is influenced by race and sex. Hazing is always preventable. You don't have to be involved in something that makes you uncomfortable. Hazing is not harmless and has been a social issue for decades. It contributes to an abusive climate. These rituals of hazing will not go away. If not properly addressed, hazing could possibly become a self-perpetuating problem. 

    

                                                                    

                                                        

      

 "Sports Hazing Out of Control?" 

    In a FOX news interview that published an article authored by Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes was published on May 18th, 2006; "Sports Hazing Out of Control?" This interview had a guest speaker, Susan Lipkins and Susan had an interview casted. Susan was an influencer who and spread the awareness about what "hazed" is towards another in groups. A survey resulted that of all the U.S. student athletes in these groups have experienced hazing, but  91% of them could not perceive what hazing really was when it happened. 

        Hazing is a serious topic that most youths in today's generation face. The problem with hazing is that hazing is not being reported. Since it is a growing problem, the public, should be aware of what hazing actually is, recognize it, and prevent it. There can be many different types of hazing and different areas where they have occurred. Each situation is a different situation. If hazing is going to stop, the one's in charge have to step up and change the culture of their future.

     There has been progress made through the attempts to extinguish and prevent the degrading acts from hazing. The societal prevention will increase from institutions continuing to grow the ban and push to make the improvement successful. We can improve making a change by addressing or reducing the power differential between members and initiates, develop anti-hazing policy, and acknowledging the evidence, respectfully, that leads to these hazing standpoints. Some may be a victim or a culprit. Victims of hazing are often reluctant to report the physical or emotional abuse brought upon them due to the shame involved by speaking out. Many victims reported experiencing physical trauma, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem throughout numerous studies. Nonetheless, this "degrading" from "hazing" is a serious concern. This is a problem that will be acknowledged, or else how will we be able to fix it? Hazing can be prevented with the right leadership.