 Hazing in High Schools: Causes and Consequencesreviewed by Ellen W. deLara - 2006  Title: Hazing in High Schools: Causes and ConsequencesAuthor(s): Kevin L. Guynn and Frank D. Aquila Publisher: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, Bloomington ISBN: 0873678559, Pages: 75, Year: 2004 Search for book at Amazon.com Fear, intimidation, physical abuse, even sexual abuse, rites that are tantamount to being “jumped into” a gang, encompass only part of what high school students are willing to endure for a place in a coveted group. Why do teenagers subject themselves to degrading and humiliating behavior? Why do educators need to be concerned about this? What can educators do about it? What are the legal issues and consequences? The authors of Hazing in High Schools: Causes and Consequences, Kevin L. Guynn and Frank D. Aquila, write in a clear, concise, and highly readable form to address these important questions. This small book is an extremely valuable resource for anyone who wants to gain insight and understanding about this phenomenon. Bullying, harassment, and hazing in schools are pervasive national and international problems (Devine and Lawson, 2004; Espelage and Swearer, 2004; Smith, 2003). Exacerbated by numerous well-documented variables, such as school management styles... (preview truncated at 150 words.) To view the full-text for this article you must be signed-in with the appropriate membership. Please review your options below:
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