Quote by Hank Nuwer, Wrongs of Passage

Hazing is an extraordinary activity that, when it occurs often enough, becomes perversely ordinary as those who engage in it grow desensitized to its inhumanity.

Hazing is an extraordinary activity that, when it occurs oft

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This quote conveys that hazing, which refers to a form of initiation or group bonding often involving physical or emotional abuse, can evolve into a normalized and even routine practice. When hazing is frequent, individuals participating in it become desensitized to its cruelty, making it seem ordinary and acceptable. The quote highlights the dangerous nature of hazing and emphasizes how repeated exposure to such behavior can numb people to its inherent inhumanity.

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By Hank Nuwer, Wrongs of Passage

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