Typically, hazing is a process. There is the beginning, a middle part, and an end. Hazing involves planning that often takes weeks or months to prepare and carry out. First, a person is invited or expected to participate in a group activity. Once the person shows interest, the test part occurs, and those in charge believe that it’s their right and duty to make sure that this person is worthy of being a member a particular group.
Hazing that occurs as part of fraternities and sororities are repetitions of traditions and initiation rites that involve a long process. Weeks before the pledges arrive, the members of the fraternity or sorority are planning where and when the pledge activities will occur. The person responsible for organizing this is called the pledge master. Frequently, the entire group of the active members participates in the actual events.