Ragging , in what world is it acceptable ?

Ragging is a traditional rite of passage in many institutions. In the United States the process is called hazing. It has also come under similar fire for bullying and abuse.

There is a fine line between fun and bullying. Light hearted harmless pranks are acceptable. One of my classmates dressed up in a saree and pretended to be a sociology professor for the junior batch. We conspired with the sociology teacher to let her take the first class. She was very strict and gave them tons of homework. We all had a good laugh at their gullibility. No one was really personally harmed. I think demanding a small song and dance routine or a mild dare like eating hot chilli peppers is acceptable.

I think the rules should be

- No one should be forced to do anything they are not comfortable doing. Think of something else if someone doesn't like the task.

- There should be no personal remarks, insults or any bullying behavior

- Absolutely nothing personal or sexual like stripping, trying to pickup someone etc

- Absolutely nothing dangerous or risky that could harm someone like stunts, alcohol consumption, drugs etc

- The goal should be fun everyone involved can laugh at in the future, not to assert dominance over anyone

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Ragging is a traditional rite of passage in many institutions. In the United States the process is called hazing. It has also come under similar fire for bullying and abuse.

There is a fine line between fun and bullying. Light hearted harmless pranks are acceptable. One of my classmates dressed up in a saree and pretended to be a sociology professor for the junior batch. We conspired with the sociology teacher to let her take the first class. She was very strict and gave them tons of homework. We all had a good laugh at their gullibility. No one was really personally harmed. I think demanding a small song and dance routine or a mild dare like eating hot chilli peppers is acceptable.

I think the rules should be

- No one should be forced to do anything they are not comfortable doing. Think of something else if someone doesn't like the task.

- There should be no personal remarks, insults or any bullying behavior

- Absolutely nothing personal or sexual like stripping, trying to pickup someone etc

- Absolutely nothing dangerous or risky that could harm someone like stunts, alcohol consumption, drugs etc

- The goal should be fun everyone involved can laugh at in the future, not to assert dominance over anyone

Originally posted by: Angel-likeDevil

IDK why anyone would want to bother or be bothered by anyone else, in such ways especially.. And today's "youngsters"(my peers) make me cringe just with their manner of walking, talking, expressing, content of their talk, etc.. shallowness written all over them, and the pretention of being this/that... Strange planet Earth has become. I should've been born a 100 years ago. ...This is how i feel most of the times...😔

Anyways, I have nothing so say about ragging. Gladly, I'm out of college and never witnessed what it's like, though I keep reading stories on the daily. The government / college authorities can't do much, it's hard to take preventive measures. It's a sensitive complex issue, (broadly speaking) -

- Teens gang up(hang out) in places other than the premises of the college - difficult to keep a vigil. ... I dont think its possible to monitor or virtually be with every fresher or even seniors all the time..the best way is ofcourse installing cctv camera wherever possible in college & hostel premises.. thats that.. but what would prove effective is taking appropriate measures to ensure that everybody is well aware of places to go for help, rules & regulations & the consequences of such an event..more importantly proper implementation of the said measures is required..

- OK, one may guard them in the premises, what about cyber-bullying, cyber-crimes, etc? ...there are cyber laws .. proper counselling for the victim & identifying & punishing the culprit is required.. identifying the culprit might be tricky sometimes , near impossible but not impossible.. most importantly students should be kept well-informed regarding where to go for help & should be assured of the confidentiality of the matter & the ways that it will be dealt with..

- Authorities cannot take extreme measures for ragging, unless it involves suicide, MMS, murder, or something BIG like that. This way, many youngsters that are harassed emotionally can never really come to the fore. ...I dont think so..if the rules & regulations are implemented properly , students facing any sort of trauma ( even minor ones ) can seek help ..

- Taking punitive measures like suspension for 3 months/6months/1yr/2 years or complete expulsion from college etc. wouldnt be a viable solution as one's career would get disrupted, and personally, I believe a career is essential in anyone's life, career cannot be compromised for mistakes done in due sillyness. ..i think such punishments will take the seriousness of the crime into consideration b4 arriving at proper conclusion..and if the culprit qualifies for such punishments then why not ?..the culprit deserves it..

- And in cases of emotional harassment, one cannot provide proof to the administration. ..this is a tricky business again but once again its not impossible..

- Counselling(for the senior bully) is a great idea, but, not many are positive about it, if people were positive enough to be receptive of what counsellor's telling them, they wouldnt engage in things like that ...I beg to differ, even dangerous convicts are provided help this way , add to that , the possible severe consequences of such actions & most will think twice..& those who still go ahead with such activities should be punished appropriately & thus setting an example for other seniors..

...and I think there's a shortage of counsellors/psychiatrists as well.. ..Yes...

Indian students are bizarre.. super annoying, atleast for me. Dont know in what world I was blind untill my first year in college.

Originally posted by: Quixotic5

I just noticed that there is another topic made on the same subject - Ragging - good or bad?

Also, Ragging in Universities...and movies & Menace of Ragging