HAZING

Hazing

Hazing is the practice of rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group. Hazing is seen in many different types of social groups, including gangs, sports teams, schools, military units, and fraternities and sororities. In the United States and Canada, hazing is often associated with Greek-letter organizations . Hazing is often prohibited by law and may comprise either physical abuse or psychological abuse. It may also include nudity or sexually-oriented offenses.

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hazing

Noun

  1. An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.


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