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This is the first socio-legal multi-jurisdictional study on hazing
(ragging). This book considers four countries: the USA, India, Sri
Lanka, and Australia. It states the legal position, identifies
lacunas in law, and proposes possible legal solutions.
Unfortunately, laws, regulations, and policies have failed to stamp
out hazing from university campuses and residential colleges.
Hazing has spiralled out of control in a number of countries. It
has descended into a cruel, barbaric, and inhuman practice. The
number of students subjected to hazing and sexual abuse is
alarming. According to a 2022 survey, more than half (53%) of
American students who were part of a fraternity or sorority
experienced hazing. Students are murdered, harmed, abused, and
suffer long-term trauma. The prevention of hazing is one of the
most important responsibilities of 21st century universities. The
theme of the book is that universities are in the best position to
protect students from hazing and must play a vital role. As a
sociological study, the book also considers why hazing occurs and
what can be done to prevent it. Without engaging with the
underlying causes, legal punitive measures continue to address the
symptom rather than the cause. The book, therefore, explores how a
more innovative approach to regulation can help tackle the cause.
The book will be of interest to policy makers, regulators at
universities, education and legal academics, and personal injury
lawyers.
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