Social & Developmental Psychology €“ Intra and intergroup processes and intergroup relations

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/nov/28/military.immigrationpolicy

Moreland and Levine (1994) suggest that entry into groups can often be marked by some initiation ceremony or ritual. Analyse the case of the British Royal Marines and discuss why members go to such lengths to mark the entry of a new comer. Additionally, discuss why you think newcomers might accept being humiliated and sometimes even being abused.