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ERIC Number: EJ567594
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-0277
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The Persistent Madness of Greek Hazing.
Ruffins, Paul
Black Issues in Higher Education, v15 n9 p14-19 Jun 25 1998
Origins and persistent reasons for college sorority and fraternity hazing, particularly in black organizations, are examined, including desire for domination, links to childhood abuse, and homoeroticism. The influences of tradition, peer pressure, the need to belong, and desire for solidarity are also considered. Reviews recent research on the phenomenon, and alternatives. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Standards, Black Students, College Students, Fraternities, Hazing, Higher Education, Identification (Psychology), Injuries, Peer Influence, School Policy, Sexuality, Sororities, Student Behavior
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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