Myth: Hazing builds team spirit and unity.
Reality: Hazing often creates divisions, fears, and resentment within groups. True team spirit is built on trust, mutual respect, and shared positive experiences, not on intimidation and abuse. 

Myth: If someone choose to participate in an activity, it is not hazing.
Reality: Consent does not excuse the responsibility of those who engage in hazing. Often individuals feel compelled to participate due to fear of being excluded, pressure from peers, or the belief that it is a required rite of passage.

Myth: Hazing is a tradition, and traditions should be respected.
Reality:  Just because something is a tradition, doesn't make it right. Many harmful practices have been eradicated because society recognizes their damaging effects,  Hazing is no different.

Source: Stophazing.org

Fact #1:
55% of students involved in clubs, teams. and organizations experienced hazing.

Fact #2:
47% of students are hazed before they enter college.

Fact #3:
Alcohol consumption and humiliation, isolation, sleep deprivation, and sex acts are hazing practices are common across student groups

Fact #4:

There are three components that define hazing:

1. It occurs in a group context
2. Humiliating, degrading, or endangering behavior
3. Happens regardless of an individual’s willingness to participate

StopHazing Research Lab. (2020, December). Hazing: The Issue, StopHazing Consulting. https://www.stophazing.org/issue