The Spectrum of Hazing Behaviors Description

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< Low

RECOGNITION

High >

Intimidation

Harassment

Violence

Deception Verbal abuse Forced consumption of alcohol or drugs
Assigning demerits Threats or implied threats Beating, paddling, or other forms of assault
Silence periods with implied threats for violation Asking new members to wear embarrassing attire Branding
Socially isolating new members Skit nights with degrading or humiliating acts Forced ingestion of vile substances
Demeaning names Sleep deprivation Water intoxication
Expecting certain items to always be in one's possession Sexual simulations Abduction/kidnaps
    Sexual assault

< High

FREQUENCY

Low >

(Allan, 2015; Allan & Kerschner, 2020; Adapted from Bringing in the Bystander)