The hazing problem in student fraternities of North America
The author considers the hazing (angry banter) problem in North American student fra- ternities, most of which are elitist closed societies. The cause of hazing occurrence, its values for newcomers, reasons for hazing nonrejection are described. The author con- cludes that through passing the tests newcomers are getting acquainted with behaviour rules and brotherhood corporate structure, getting used to the hierarchy whereupon they have a sense of cohesion and belonging to the team. The author also shows hazing ex- amples and practices to combat with it.