Phi Sigma Sigma chapters are not permitted to impose any mental or personal tasks on new members or to allow any form of hazing. Any chapter officer responsible for allowing such activities shall be removed from office. Phi Sigma Sigma policy strictly forbids hazing, which is defined as any act or tradition that endangers the physical, mental or emotional well-being of a new member and/or member; requests, encourages or suggests violation of city, county, state or nation law; is mentally or physically degrading; or a personal or menial task of a new member and/or member, regardless of location, intent or consent of the participants.
Examples of hazing include, but are not limited to, embarrassing and/or required stunts and costumes; harassing; interrogating; line ups; scavenger hunts; kidnapping; tuck-ins; personal services; drinking or eating on command, request or suggestion; deprivation of sleep or food; authority over new members and/or members; anything that tends to diminish the self-esteem and dignity or categorize the new member and/or members as a second class person.
Hazing corrupts the true meaning of Fraternity life; it negates the values of Phi Sigma Sigma and ideals our Founders set for us. The moral integrity of the chapter is inseparable from the conduct of its members. Because Phi Sigma Sigma supports the integrity and dignity of women, basic human rights, decency, honor, gracious living and positive reinforcement of each other, there is no place for hazing (which is negative and archaic) in our Fraternity of women. Violation of the Fraternity's hazing policy by a member or new member will result in a review of membership or new membership and possible termination or expulsion.
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