Ragging
For the 1973 Indian film, see Ragging (film).
Ragging is a practice similar to hazing in educational institutions. The word is mainly used in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Ragging involves existing students baiting or bullying new students. It often takes a malignant form wherein the newcomers may be subjected to psychological or physical torture.[1][2]
See also
- Anti-raggers in Sri Lankan universities
- Ragging in India
- Ragging in Sri Lanka
- Dedovshchina
- List of hazing deaths in the United States
References
- ↑ "Newsletter" (PDF). Society Against Violence in Education. February 2008.
- ↑ "Approach of jadavpur university towards ragging" (PDF). Jadavpur University. 2008-09. Check date values in:
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- Ragging in Bangladesh
- Ragging in India- Menace
- Rag Picker
- Indian Government launch Anti Ragging website
- Ragging in USA