Reasons, merit and demerit of the culture of ragging in colleges.
The latest episode of Taroon (bond) focused on the current trend of ragging of new comers in different colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
What is the culture of ragging in colleges, when did it start? What is the impact of ragging on new comers, what are the merits and demerits of ragging first year students in colleges? Moreover, program shed light on the awareness and sensitivity of youth students towards social responsibilities.
Program was recorded in Islamia College University of Peshawar, with Mr. Professor Abasyn Yousafzai, the chairman of Pashto department and President of Khyber Union. Doctor Salar, a retired administrator and scholar and with students of First and second year of the college.
Majority of participants in the show agreed that ragging of newly admitted students is not a good culture, it creates hurdles for the new comers and affects students mentally, psychologically and even physically. It creates hatred towards the senior students and in extreme cases, some new students quit the college due to the fear of ragging. It should be stopped by college administration around the country.
Ten listeners took part in the program through off air calls and SMS. They praised the topic and gave their positive feedback.
About Sabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday. And last but not the least, a road show name Taroon high lights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners.