CHAPTER 5: DEVIANCE
IN SPORTS
Hazing
By: Megan Smith
and Kelsey
Madge
WHAT IS HAZING?
• Hazing is the practice
of rituals and other
activities involving
harassment, abuse
or humiliation used
as a way of initiating
a person into a group
SO WHY IS HAZING SO POPULAR?
Huge role in modern day society
Seattle Mariners
GROUP IDENTIT Y
• Hazing is a ritual of
humiliation and
subjugation
• Increases cohesion
• Can lead death
WHY JOIN?
• Status
• Protection
• Welcomes
Newcomers
MARRIAGE TO THE TEAM
MALE HAZING
 Test of masculinity
 Hazing tends to be more aggressive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfnoLHUXeA
FEMALE HAZING
Traditionally
Now
AUS EXAMPLE
COACHES
• Ignore the law
• Turn a blind eye
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