{"product_id":"ragging-kills-uthayasooriya-amarasena-9798282866056","title":"Ragging Kills: Exposing a Culture of Cruelty: How a Deadly Practice Destroys Minds, Lives, and Futures","description":"\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRagging-a practice often disguised as tradition, camaraderie, or initiation-has devastated countless lives, eroding the very foundation of education, dignity, and personal well-being. Beneath the surface of playful pranks and so-called bonding lies a deeply ingrained culture of cruelty, where victims are stripped of their confidence, their aspirations shattered, and, in tragic cases, their lives lost.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a call for awareness, accountability, and change. It seeks to uncover the realities of ragging-its psychological, social, and institutional dimensions-while shedding light on the voices of survivors, families, and advocates who refuse to let silence perpetuate this suffering. Through case studies, legal perspectives, and reform strategies, \u003ci\u003eRagging Kills: Exposing a Culture of Cruelty\u003c\/i\u003e aims to challenge myths, dismantle toxic traditions, and pave the way for safer educational spaces.\u003cbr\u003eTo those who have endured its horrors, to the families who bear the weight of loss, and to the warriors fighting for justice-you are not alone. Let this book serve as both a tribute and a tool, a beacon of resilience, and a blueprint for reform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.1 Purpose of the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRagging is often justified as a tradition, a means of bonding, or an initiation rite into university life. Yet, beneath this facade lies a dark reality-a culture of cruelty that has claimed lives, shattered mental health, and forced students to abandon their education and aspirations.\u003cbr\u003eThis book, \u003ci\u003eRagging Kills: Exposing a Culture of Cruelty\u003c\/i\u003e, is not merely an academic analysis; it is a call to action. It seeks to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpose the reality\u003c\/b\u003e of ragging, from its historical roots to its modern-day manifestations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmplify the voices\u003c\/b\u003e of victims, families, and reformers who have fought against this systemic abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnalyze the psychological, social, and legal dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e that contribute to the persistence of ragging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePropose concrete solutions\u003c\/b\u003e for prevention, intervention, and cultural reform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBy shedding light on this issue through research, case studies, survivor testimonies, and policy recommendations, this book aims to challenge misconceptions, dismantle harmful traditions, and inspire institutional and societal change.\u003cbr\u003eRagging does not foster unity-it cultivates fear. It does not build resilience-it destroys confidence. It does not prepare students for the future-it robs them of their potential.\u003cbr\u003eIt is time for change. It is time for justice. It is time to end the cycle of harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Uthayasooriya Amarasena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798282866056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Uthayasooriya Amarasena","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997018271999,"sku":"9798282866056","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ragging-kills-uthayasooriya-amarasena-9798282866056","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}