Hazing is already a culture in our Fraternities and
Sororities. Some may find it stupid or useless. However,
I bet they base it on the definition. When we hear
"hazing", we automatically think of physical injuries caused by paddling. That's not the whole of it.
As someone who passed through this, I think I have a better overview of what it is. I must say that only those who pass through it would see the benefit or importance (what-have-you) of hazing to the concerned group. The biggest impact this has is a test of character. You discover more of yourself. You get tested by mental games. You have to decide quickly during group activities and some of which make a leader out of a person.
When I passed all these tests, I got to meet some lifelong friends who stick by your side in thick or thin.
My circle of friends suddenly grew. Career opportunities are wider now. And civic duties are now part of my system. All good right? Well, I would not be biased here. Some groups depend on paddle hazing alone and do it to hurt and not as a ceremony. They claim that this is to fast track the process and throw pledgee straight into the fire. Some groups include public humiliation, harassment (even to a point they include innocent people), some include mandatory dates and the likes.
This is what's wrong and unfortunately, this is what's known to many. I just feel bad for these groups as you do that to someone whom you'll soon consider as a brother or sister.