Ragging and Harassment

Ragging, Hazing, Fagging, Bullying, Pledging, Horse-playing etc. are different terms used in different parts of the world. A noticeable increase has been observed in ragging all over the world and especially in Southern part of Asia which includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Srilanka. It is stress which is believed to be caused mostly by external events. Ragging induces stress – this is a known fact to all of us. Even the very thought of ragging provokes enough stress among the students.

Stress is a mind and body response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change. It is somewhat nonspecific biological, emotional & behavioural process that occurs when physical or psychological well-being is disturbed or threatened. It produces severe anxiety. Any environmental condition or event, that disrupts or is perceived as a threat to physical or psychological well-being, may evoke stress.

Healthy mind is the foundation of physical well-being. Many bodily ailments have mental and psychological origin. Hence mental health is imperative for physical health. There is an apparent tendency to defend this evil by realizing the fact that better ways are available. The core essence of the study is that ragging should be stopped as it results in permanent psychological and behavioral effects on the students who are the future of any nation.

Reference:

Wajahat, A. (2014). Harassment due to ragging. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 113, 129-133.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042814000202