These situations are not varied by the sport either, you would think that the less aggressive sports wouldn’t be involved in these types of circumstances. There are many different investigations of situations that have been reported such as auto racing, baseball, horse racing, powder puff football, soccer and track and field. The severity of these activities range from one occurrence to close to thirty five. Sports like football and basketball which are considerably popular have the most incidences compared to the other sports. The traditions of the sports have made in the focal point, of the attention grabbing numbers. The situations that happen on the field allow the people involved to feel that the activities involved within hazing/bullying …show more content…
It has led administrators and athletic directors to take a significantly detailed look at hazing rituals on their campuses. Traditional hazing might have been observed at by administrators a few years ago as children just having fun however nowadays there is no room for undertakings that damage or offend anyone. Harsh rules are in place to discipline student-athletes involved in hazing students and student-athletes. On the other hand coaches essentially need to be practical to not only defend their own coaching careers in spite of guaranteeing the well-being and comfort of those they coach. In contrast the gap that exists between behaviors and the identification of hazing exists within the student experiences of …show more content…
The many physical and mental effects that are involved can serve as an issue for the individuals enduring the pain. More importantly the sanctioning of the hazers is taken into consideration because it provides an opening for similar situations to occur. Being able to crack down on these reoccurring hazing incidents is what is going to beneficial to the programs. The attraction of group membership serves as a difference maker between the experiments and commonly practiced hazing. The variances involve of the significance of the role veteran players had in the hazing efforts to younger players, the acceptance of affiliation through the accomplishment of completing the hazing incident, and the group membership being unattractive and unrewarding. In conclusion it seems that hazing in sport is not practiced but is being seen as a rewarding tool to enhance the horrid behaviors to attract other individuals. The embarrassment of the individuals involved will never fully be understood, however making sure that they receive the justice in their wrongdoings will be an advantage for them. Understanding that all hazing is not situations are not ruthless, more importantly can serve as a method to build team unity and
The author of “Sports’ Bully Culture” John Amaechi, throughout his essay focuses on the bully that very few consider, the coach. He presents an example that most, parents in particular, have heard about; Mike Rice, the former coach at Rutgers University’s. Amaechi recognizes that he can agree with the end result but he also recognizes the need for a different approach and continues to share his view. Amaechi then shares his own personal experience with this kind of bully when he was in university. Even though what he says appeals to many, some coaches, disagree with Amaechi view. He continues to show that these coaches are not just a select few, and the result of these coaches is severe. The essays purpose is to change the audience’s perspective
R, Elvik, and Kim k. "Accident Analysis & Prevention." Body-contact sports: Catharsis or reinforcement?. 6.1 (1974): 85-91. Print
High school athletics leave a major impact on everybody that is involved with them. It also can even leave a mark on people who aren’t associated with them. There are many conflicting opinions on whether high school sports are a positive or negative influence on a student’s life. Athletics in high school can have an effect on the community as a whole. In H.G. Bisssinger’s highly regarded Friday Night Lights, high school football is accurately portrayed as the most important thing in Texas; it receives much more attention than academics. Football players are often treated like celebrities; yielding confidence, and at the same time creating pressure.
Hazing has become a dominant theme on college campuses, military installations, schools, and organizations across America today. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the long term consequences of the affect of hazing and to explain groupthink phenomenon. Firstly the term hazing should be defined to effectively evaluate these affects. West Virginia’s legal definition of hazing is
Hazing has been around forever. However, up until the last few decades, it was never taken too seriously. Now there are serious cases where death has even occurred. Hazing is something that we need to define, so that we can properly punish the people who commit some of these crimes. Some of the cases throughout recent years prove that hazing can be a serious criminal action, and also punishable by law. The effects that hazing can cause on a person, and a community are numerous. This information is backed up through facts that will support these claims. Luckily, there is ways that hazing can be decreased and possibly prevented entirely. Hazing needs to be taken more seriously
The journal article, “What does sport mean to you? Fun and other preferences for adolescents’ sport participation” claims that fun, social aspects, masculinity, and identity are the main reasons youth participate in sports (Skille and Østera˚ s, 360). Oftentimes, athletes forget they are on the same team, and they start to form cliques or groups based around who has the best bench press or 40 meter dash time. As a result, teammates start to compete with each other instead of working towards the same goal. For instance, one coaching journal article claims that “moral reasoning” in youth is determined through “collective norms” or group behaviors that the coach has a hand in influencing (Shields, LaVoi, Bredemeier, Power, 748-749). A proper coaching environment should therefore revolve around a fun, supportive, and collective environment where success is encouraged through the full support of the team. This support can further be developed through proper positive mindfulness and code of conduct guidelines set forth by the coach; for instance, hazing should be discouraged and proper communication and helpfulness among teammates should be
College is a time for young people to develop and grow not only in their education, but social aspects as well. One of the biggest social scenes found around college campuses are athletic events, but where would these college sports be without their dedicated athletes? Student athletes get a lot of praise for their achievements on the field, but tend to disregard the work they accomplish in the classroom. Living in a college environment as a student athlete has a great deal of advantages as well as disadvantages that affect education and anti-intellectualism.
Coaches bullying has recently become a hot topic since incidents involving Rutgers basketball, Rutgers football, and Miami Dolphins football. These happenings illuminated the ugly truth of the commonality of bullying. As people realized
Meaningless insults and unnecessary abuse occurs often while growing up. No matter what age, sex, or race a person maybe it is hard to escape the nastiness of others. Today children are growing up in a society that knows how to haze before they know the meaning of the word. Hazing ranged from little humiliating actions to something more serious such as drunken activities. There are many hazing incidents that go too far but for the most part hazing is silly tasks that does not seriously harm anyone. Some hazing cases include isolation, drills, not letting the pledges shower, and depriving them from sleep for a day or so. Hazing comes in many strengths and variations and in every way it will help build the ...
“Sports do not build character. They reveal it” said John Wooden, Legendary UCLA Basketball Coach. Sports have become very popular over past years and it seems like nobody really joins the sport knowing the true benefits coming from these sports. After all, most people do watch sports on tv more than reality shows or movies. Many teens join sports in their high school years, and most don’t know that these sports are the things keeping teens out of conflicts. A new disagreement has arisen over whether or not sports can keep teens out of trouble. Participating in sports keeps teens out of trouble because it prevents depression and stress, creates a community, and averts boredom.
Rees, Roger C. “Bullying and Hazing/initiation in Schools: How Sports and Physical Education Can Be Part of the Solution.” Journal of Physical Education New Zealand (2010): 24-27. Print.
From the good to the bad, hazing is at the least “an issue.” Hazing from one side can have effects ranging from a hangover, to burst cheek pouches, to even death. On the other hand, a strong bond between the students is made, and gives good experience to younger students in their life education. Looking at Foderado, we are presented a case of extreme penalties from a harsh incident. A boy who was just trying to fit into a group was given the most extreme of penalties from an incident of pure stupidity.
Many pledges join sororities and fraternities in search of friendships that will last throughout life. However, quite a few young people get caught in life-threatening situations because they are not aware of the commitments to which they are swearing themselves. The idea behind joining a house is to form a relationship in which the members are one big family at heart, yet many sorority and fraternity members – while advocating status, popularity, and togetherness -- have betrayed the ideals of Greek life. Sororities and fraternities should stress bonding relationships among brothers and sisters, and not allow this idea to be neglected and abused by hazing. Plain and simple, hazing is an intentional action taken by active members to inflict physical and mental discomfort, harassment, and embarrassment upon future members of a house.
Phuong Dang English 1301-338 Persuasive Essay Professor Cassano November 25, 2014 Anti-Hazing It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt. It is kind of funny, right? It started back in the 1850s as a tradition from the universities across the United States. The initiation immersed with horseplay and humiliated activities for incoming new members of the sorority and fraternity houses.
Hazing has always been an activity when it comes to fraternities, sororities, or certain clubs and groups. Young men and women are being hospitalized and in worse cases resulting in death due to hazing. Hazing refers as to participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endanger (Babson). Hazing is intended to make sure every member is up to standards. The acts are starting to cross the line, and the people being hazed are not saying anything because they want to be apart of the group.