If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can't be considered hazing because they did so of their own free will and accord.

• A. Not Specified
• B. Depends
• C. True
• D. False

Answer: (D)

Consent does not automatically remove hazing. Hazing definitions focus on the nature of the activity and the power dynamics involved, not on whether someone volunteered. In many policies, agreeing to participate is not a defense because coercion, pressure, or humiliation can still be present, and the activity can cause harm or degrade a person regardless of stated consent. So, an activity that someone signs up for can still be considered hazing if it involves coercion, risk, or humiliation as part of initiating or conditioning members.