Hazing Basics
What is hazing?
What is any action or situation created to cause mental/physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.
True or False: Hazing only happens if it’s physical.
False. Hazing can be emotional, psychological, or social too.
Does Zeta Tau Alpha condone any form of hazing?
What is no.
Is asking a new member to stay up all night for an activity hazing?
What is yes, it creates excessive fatigue.
What should activities focus on instead of embarrassment or ridicule?
What is Friendship, learning, and positive sisterhood.
True or False: If a new member says it’s okay, hazing is allowed.
What is False - Permission is not a defense.
True or False: Hazing can include wearing unusual public apparel.
What is True.
Who in ZTA is prohibited from hazing?
What is All members, new members, and alumnae.
Is requiring members to wear embarrassing outfits in public hazing?
What is Yes, it causes embarrassment and ridicule.
Give one example of a safe bonding activity.
Sisterhood retreats, philanthropy events, study nights, or game nights.
Name one type of activity specifically listed as hazing.
What is paddling, excessive fatigue, scavenger hunts, public stunts, wearing embarrassing apparel, etc.
Myth or Fact: Hazing is necessary for bonding.
What is Myth. True sisterhood is built on respect and shared values.
What should new member programs reflect instead of hazing?
What is The true meaning and high standards of sisterhood.
A student is asked to drink alcohol during a “bonding” activity but willingly does so. Is this hazing under Texas law?
What is Yes. Forcing or coercing alcohol/drug consumption is specifically listed in Texas Education Code as hazing.
What’s one way to integrate new members without hazing?
what is Team-building activities, mentorship, or shared chapter traditions.
Hazing can cause what two types of discomfort?
What is mental and physical discomfort.
What is one “fun” activity that actually qualifies as hazing?
Scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, road trips, quests, or public stunts.
True or False: You can still be criminally charged if you knew about hazing but didn’t report it.
What is True. Texas law makes complicity (knowing and not reporting) a punishable offense.
A member encourages hazing but doesn’t physically participate. Are they guilty of hazing?
What is Yes. Soliciting, encouraging, or aiding hazing is a punishable offense under Texas law.
Why is preventing hazing important for academic achievement?
what is Hazing creates stress and fatigue, which hurt learning and grades.
Why does hazing conflict with ZTA’s ideals?
What is it goes against ZTA’s values of sisterhood, dignity, and academic excellence, and projects a negative image.
Why is “permission” from a new member not a defense against hazing?
Because hazing is inherently harmful and against ZTA and university policy, regardless of consent.
What is the punishment if someone fails to report hazing?
What is a misdemeanor — up to a $1,000 fine, up to 180 days in jail, or both.
Your university sponsors a scavenger hunt—what must your chapter do before joining?
Contact International Office to request a policy waiver.
How can members be role models in creating a hazing-free culture?
what is By modeling respect, standing up against hazing, and creating inclusive, positive traditions.