The following are some examples of hazing divided into three categories: subtle, harassment, and violent. It is impossible to list all possible hazing behaviors because many are context-specific. While this is not an all-inclusive list, it provides some common examples of hazing traditions. More Examples.
A.SUBTLE HAZING:
Behaviors that emphasize a power imbalance between new members/rookies and other members of the group or team. They are termed “subtle hazing” because these types of hazing are often taken-for-granted or accepted as “harmless” or meaningless. Subtle hazing typically involves activities or attitudes that breach reasonable standards of mutual respect and place new members/rookies on the receiving end of ridicule, embarrassment, and/or humiliation tactics. New members/rookies often feel the need to endure subtle hazing to feel like part of the group or team. (Some types of subtle hazing may also be considered harassment hazing).
Some Examples:
Deception
Assigning demerits
Silence periods with implied threats for violation
Deprivation of privileges granted to other members
Requiring new members/rookies to perform duties not assigned to other members
Socially isolating new members/rookies
Line-ups and Drills/Tests on meaningless information
Name calling
Requiring new members/rookies to refer to other members with titles (e.g. “Mr.,” “Miss”) while they are identified with demeaning terms
Expecting certain items to always be in one's possession
B.HARASSMENT HAZING: Behaviors that cause emotional anguish or physical discomfort in order to feel like part of the group. Harassment hazing confuses, frustrates, and causes undue stress for new members/rookies. (Some types of harassment hazing can also be considered violent hazing).
Some Examples:
Verbal abuse
Threats or implied threats
Asking new members to wear embarrassing or humiliating attire
Stunt or skit nights with degrading, crude, or humiliating acts
Expecting new members/rookies to perform personal service to other members such as carrying books, errands, cooking, cleaning etc
Sleep deprivation
Sexual simulations
Expecting new members/rookies to be deprived of maintaining a normal schedule of bodily cleanliness.
Be expected to harass others
C.VIOLENT HAZING : Behaviors that have the potential to cause physical and/or emotional, or psychological harm.
Some Examples:
Forced or coerced alcohol or other drug consumption
Beating, paddling, or other forms of assault
Branding
Forced or coerced ingestion of vile substances or concoctions
Burning
Water intoxication
Expecting abuse or mistreatment of animals
Public nudity
Expecting illegal activity
Bondage
Abductions/kidnaps
Exposure to cold weather or extreme heat without appropriate protection
