Why we let hazing happen

[GSOgymrat]

This is an interesting video on why hazing happens and how it strengthens group affiliation. Groups like fraternities are the focus but obviously this dynamic works with other organizations. When I was younger I never understood why anyone would want to join a fraternity but this video provides a good explanation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvknIZ00pj4

[josephpalazzo]

I call it low self-esteem, but hey, that's me.

[stromboli]

I call it low self-esteem, but hey, that's me.

Male dominance rituals- been there.

[PickelledEggs]

Sororities do it too. It's not just frats

Sent from your mom.

[GSOgymrat]

Sororities do it too. It's not just frats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj21Jss8COc

[TomFoolery]

Male dominance rituals- been there.

I think it's more of an alpha thing, not a male thing. As a female that lived in female dorms in college and female barracks in the military, trust me, hazing isn't exclusive to the boys. I think people tend to perceive males as being more dominant and aggressive, and perhaps the hazing tactics they use are.

[Sal1981]

I grew up with nothing that resembles that. I mean, fraternity and what have you seem alien to me.