I found this reading very
interesting because it relates to what someone my age could potentially be
dealing with. Hazing has been going on since universities and Greek life began
and only in the past few years has it become a media target. Since casualties
during these rituals have been increasingly more frequent as the years as
passed, just as bullying laws have been cracking down. This article touches on
the Penn State and FAMU incidents that resulted in hazing and pledging bans.
Personally, I do not think this will be effective. Forty-four states have out
lawed hazing already and the news is still riddled with haunting stories of
students drinking and exercising themselves to death. Greek life will never be
banned from schools; therefore hazing will never end. So even though what the
author quoted the Presidents of the universities saying I believe to be untrue,
I like the alternative he gave. I think that giving students the opportunity to
bond and grow closer through activities that wont put anyone at risk is a great
idea. The students said that they get a sense of belonging when they perform
these, sometimes, disgusting rituals but maybe giving them an alternative will
be even more effective keeping everyone safe, and making everyone happy.
I agree that this reading was a lot more interesting because it was very relatable to everyone in the class. Avery made a good point about how hazing will not end just because it is outlawed since forty-four states have already outlawed it. I also liked the alternative the author gave. If people feel a sense of belonging from these awful rituals, a different opportunity for them to become closer would be an excellent idea. The only thing I disagreed with was the comment about how if Greek life is not banned than hazing will never end. I do not think this is true because not all members of Greek life are hazed.
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