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This article is from the U.C. Davis FAQ, by David F. Prenatt, Jr. netesq@dcn.davis.ca.us with numerous contributions by others.

5.3.2.2) What is the purpose of hazing pledges? (U.C. Davis fraternities and sororities)

The hazing of pledges is all about power. Those pledges who submit
themselves to hazing will usually do so voluntarily because they have
a strong desire to become a member of a fraternity and acquire the
power to haze others. Such people do not respect fraternities and
fraternity members who do no hazing at all. Thus, those people who
haze pledges are more powerful and influential than those who do not.
Unfortunately, most people who haze pledges are former victims of
hazing themselves. By becoming a perpetrator, one can escape the role
of victim while being rewarded with intoxicating popularity. And such
popularity can hide a multitude of character flaws.

 

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