Can anyone out there think of a way to make the mention of fraternities in resumes tacky? If there were a way to remove the clout of affiliation to fraternities in the biodata, that might cut down the interest in fraternities. One way is to publicize what happens in secret, in private within these groups. Expose the truth and criminalize fraternities.
By publicizing fraternities for what they really are, not many will want to be assimilated anymore. There are status symbols that are not flaunted; not talked about at the dinner table; not include in resumes and biodata. One would not think to publicize, brag about his point average, the value of his jewelry, the amount of money he has in the bank, or the acreage of his parents’ estate. How about making just as tacky the mention of one’s membership in a fraternity and a sorority? Publicize the evil that goes on in private, in secret within those groups.
Considering what must really go on within, especially the fraternities, one ought to be ashamed to be affiliated. That the older and senior members of this fraternity had successfully killed an incoming member should be publicized, made common knowledge.
The status of belonging is what makes fraternities and sororities sought after by the impressionable and gullible. This perceived lifetime of status makes it worth the risk of being maimed or killed. Those who decide whether you get to belong or not are your cruel frat rats.
Log on to StopHazing.org and know more about hazing. Cult Like Hazing–Article by Hank Nuwer describing some fraternity hazing as “cult-like.”
Alcohol and Hazing–Article on alcohol and fraternity hazing. Excerpted from Dr. Jim Arnold’s doctoral dissertation. Frat Daze – An untold story about pledging, hazing, friendship, betrayal, and survival. Inspired by actual events.
Wrongs of Passage Interview–Interview with Hank Nuwer about his book “Wrongs of Passage.” Followers Review–Review by Hank Nuwer of Followers anti-hazing movie. Sigma Chi News–”The Sigma Chi fraternity has suspended activities for 45 days at its University of Tennessee chapter after a national staff member suspected problems including hazing during a visit earlier this fall.”
Exterminating the Frat Rats – Essay by Hank Nuwer about why fraternities need to expel hazers. Indianapolis: The Greek Mecca – Essay by Hank Nuwer about the center of many national fraternity and sorority headquarters. Black Fraternity Hazing – Article on black fraternity hazing, by Dr. John A. Williams, Executive Director, Center for the Study of Pan-Hellenic Issues.
Hazing in NPHC Groups – Washington city paper article discussing hazing in black fraternities. http://www.stophazing.org/
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