Why We Let Hazing Happen

Hazing is an initiation most social groups seem to have, but why would anyone go through that just to be accepted? Why Do Fraternities And Sororities Still Exist? ►►►► Read More: The Effect of Severity of Initiation on Liking For A Group “It is a frequent observation that persons who go through a great deal of trouble or pain to attain something tend to value it more highly than persons who attain the same thing with a minimum of effort.” Going to College and Unpacking Hazing “Initiation practices likely support group functioning by promoting group-relevant skills and attitudes, reinforcing status hierarchies, and stimulating cognitive, behavioral, and affective forms of social dependency.” ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won’t find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube Subscribe now! DNews on Twitter Trace Dominguez on Twitter Julia Wilde on Twitter DNews on Facebook DNews on Google Discovery News Download the TestTube App: