Hazing as defined by Florida State Law 240.1325 Hazing Prohibited, is any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admissions into any organization. Fraternities have been under fire and have drawn much criticism for hazing due to some incidents that have happened. This issue has been dealt with through anti-hazing policies written by colleges and universities. Many states have also adopted similar laws. The principles of fraternities proclaim a duty to shape men into responsible adults, model citizens and ethical leaders.
Moral duties oblige individuals to be honest, fair, and accountable.
Fraternities also provide a framework for positive ethical development, integrity, truth, goodness, social responsibility and trust. Many fraternities organize charity events and encourage their members to be active in community service work and other campus organizations. There are many fraternities returning to tradition and promoting a sense of responsibility and setting high standards for the members, by adhering to anti-drinking policies and strictly enforcing rules of maintaining high GPA's. Members participate in more extracurricular activities than nonmembers they are more likely to graduate, and many claim to be more satisfied with their education. Another area in which there is little concern, is the legality of this matter.