What is ragging in universities?

What is “Ragging”? Ragging can be defined as the verbal, physical or psychological abuse that newly enrolled students undergo when entering universities in Sri Lanka. It is considered as a mechanism used to welcome new students or freshmen to universities by the immediate or very senior students of the university.

What is the effect of ragging in student?

Far from being harmless induction and fun, ragging can have a serious impact on the students’ health and can lead to stress, anxiety and even depression.

Is ragging in college a good practice?

Statement: Is ragging in colleges a good practice? Yes, a sensible ragging helps the school boys to step into manhood and teaches them to take trifles in a good humor.

Why is ragging important?

In any situation ragging should be prohibited at any cost. Ragging changes the mental effect of the students. In fact, ragging is not necessary not only in colleges but also in all the educational institutions. Authorities of many of the universities, colleges and schools have banned the practice of ragging systems.

Is ragging necessary in the campus?

Ragging is not necessary in colleges. In fact, ragging is not necessary not only in colleges but also in all the educational institutions. Authorities of many of the universities, colleges and schools have banned the practice of ragging systems. in place of ragging a senior-junior meet should be organized.

Why is ragging a wrong concept?

Taking rag in a limit is quite o.k because some shy students get open quickly but when it goes above the limit it cause danger. Student fears to go college. Too much ragging cause depression on student’s mind. Some students won’t take admission in good colleges because of too much raging there.

Why should ragging not be permitted in college?

When ragging is done by powerful teams, even the police people do not dare to take action against them. So, during the college days itself, a responsible student should strictly oppose ragging. Ragging can even take lives, some students commit suicide out of the fear or shame of being ragged.

What is ‘ragging’ in education?

Ragging is the practice of Mild or Extreme Bullying of ‘New Comers’ or ‘Fresher’s’ in a Higher Education Academic Environment by the Senior Students. According to the “Society for People’s Action Change and Enforcement” – ‘Ragging is a systemized form of human rights abuse in educational institutions in South Asia’.

What is the nature of ragging in an open campus?

In an open campus, ragging is more likely to be non-existent, hidden or mild as the acts may become visible to the authorities. To add to their problems, they are threatened and observed by the seniors, if they dare to complain to the authorities.

What are the negative impacts of ragging on society?

While there are exceptions but mostly negative impacts of ragging are ignored or are overlooked upon. However, over the years ‘Ragging’ has evolved into a form of psychopathic behaviour which can seriously affect the fabric of society at large. Ragging has been in existence since the Anno Domini (A.D.) era.

Is girls ragging Boys a new trend in college?

But another trend that seems to be picking up is that of girls ragging boys, which though is rare but still prevalent. The government has passed strict laws against ragging and the College authorities claim of having strictly banned ragging in campuses. They even offer assistance if any case happens. However, the Case-Scenario hasn’t changed much.