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The Negative Consequences Of Hazing In Greek Life

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Hazing in Greek life often has negative consequences such as pain, injury, or embarrassment (Wright B2). Wright declares that medical assistance is frequently needed for Greek students during hazing due to various accidents (B2). Rubber tubing and funnels are items that help Greek students binge drink to the point of hospitalization (Wright B2). Wright warns that students who are involved in Greek life think they can control other students on campus who were not accepted into Greek life (B2). Sorority women are stereotyped as being beautiful and elegant; therefore, sorority girls are the “popular” cliché on college campuses (Wright B2). Students see the outward glistening appearance of Greek life and think they have to join, but the inward

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