A New Mentality If suggestions on combating the negative effects of hazing are taken into consideration, there will be numerous benefits that can occur. To begin, the overall well-being of young adults entering organizations that are coined with the reputation of conducting hazing will have positive benefits. In some sense, hazing and sexual harassment can be evaluated on a similar playing field. For instance, hazing, … Continue reading Positive Consequences of Change

Mental/Emotional Effects it is important to understand that if there is a lack of motivation to change the fundamental way society views hazing, then it will remain an issue. In particular, people will continue to suffer mentality, emotionally, and sometimes physically as a result of hazing practices. As I mentioned in previous work, PTSD can develop as a result of traumatic hazing events. Furthermore, “being … Continue reading Fear of No Change

In recognizing the deontic line of reasoning in that it is immoral to force others to do something aginst there will, there should be a universal criterion that is implemented in order to protect people from this type of coercion. Aldo Cimino, an anthropologist at the University of California Santa Barbara, presents examples of hazing tactics that will intentionally inflict failure on another. Cimino explains, … Continue reading Universal Criterion

In analyzing the negative outcomes of hazing, the consequentialism argument recognizes that severe hazing practices can lead to long term mental and emotional health complications. In some extreme cases, individuals may develop PTSD which reflects negative consequences as a result of hazing. In other words, “being hazed has been linked to negative physical and psychological outcomes including death, blunt trauma, acute alcohol intoxication, depression and … Continue reading Long-Term Effects

As previously stated, our culture places an emphasis on the presence of selective societies. While there are negative effectives of having smaller organizations within a large-scale society, the argument is made that because humans are autonomous beings, people should have the ability to join any institution they like. In other words, I am not arguing for the dismissal of all small societies in order to … Continue reading Counterpoint

Fear of Out-group association When analyzing the influence of in-group and out-group behavior in regards to hazing, it is essential to recognize the consequences of relying on this perspective. The first consequence that I will evaluate is the harmful influence of stereotypes that emerges due to the negative connotation for out-groups. Many times, stereotypes are subconsciously present in the minds of people who have grown … Continue reading Element of Humiliation