The rituals are a practical demonstration of various thespian skills. In that regard, it is similar to an apprentice electrician (or any other restricted trade) demonstrating a mastery of the appropriate skills. It is similar to licensing exams for advanced certifications from professional engineer to lawyer. Those exams make you uncomfortable as well, getting quizzed on things that may have little application to the normal work a person does, but still falls within the realm of their career. Heck, I can't think of any practical examinations required for a formal membership/certification/degree that isn't stressful.
In a way, the new member process is more of a formality, but it is still a formal process to demonstrate that the nominees are qualified to join the limited membership organization which is AYW.
When I think of hazing, I think of activities which are unrelated to the basis of an organization except by the vague excuse of "bonding" or "team-building". The areas I think might be more questionable for understudying are the non-ritual aspects.
...I should be asleep. I hope this rambling makes sense.
In a way, the new member process is more of a formality, but it is still a formal process to demonstrate that the nominees are qualified to join the limited membership organization which is AYW.
When I think of hazing, I think of activities which are unrelated to the basis of an organization except by the vague excuse of "bonding" or "team-building". The areas I think might be more questionable for understudying are the non-ritual aspects.
...I should be asleep. I hope this rambling makes sense.
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