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Compare And Contrast Sororities And Greek Life

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The major group I have chosen to write about is one that has peaked my interest since the beginning of the school year, and that is sororities and Greek life in general. It seems the more I dig into the topic and do my research, the more I want to get involved and the bigger my desire to be a part of something bigger than myself. I believe there are both pros and cons when dealing with large groups of people, in general, let alone ones whose purpose is to get you involved, meet friends for life, and teach you certain life lessons unobtainable through any other means. When it comes to these types of groups or organizations, you see a very organized and very well planned hierarchy of leadership. This also comes with its own pros and cons which …show more content…

Yes, individual mentality can differ in a group mindset, but it is not always a bad thing.
Sororities nationwide are well known for their volunteer work as well as a deep concern for fundraisers and donations. They are constantly searching and creating new ways to raise money for very respectable causes such and childhood autism and different types of cancer just to name a few. Whether it be "tea for ta ta's" or a simple car wash, the concern for others and the passion for helping the local communities is outstanding. Joining a sorority can be very good for an individual to get them involved in things they may not necessarily be too concerned about on their own, or may not have access to the things they need to get involved. Having a group of sisters always looking out for you, and seeing those with seniority blaze a trail full of compassion and understand can truly be inspirational and change someone’s life for the better.When it comes to sororities, group psychology influences individual behavior in a very positive and beneficial way, however, this is not always the case in large groups.

Evidence of such claims can be found in a study published by Ashley M. Asel, …show more content…

Their evidence suggests that " the substantial influence of fraternity/sorority membership on excessive alcohol use was a socialization effect rather than merely a recruitment effect" (Asel, Ashley M., Tricia Seifert, and Ernest Pascarella). The level of binge drinking has become progressively worse, starting the second semester of freshman year, and culminating at its worst point during senior year (Asel, Ashley M., Tricia Seifert, and Ernest
Pascarella). Supporting my argument earlier about the cons of membership in such organizations.
However, there is a positive point to be made out if this research and that is "affiliated, senior students reported higher levels of personal/interpersonal development than their unaffiliated peers" (Asel, Ashley M., Tricia Seifert, and Ernest Pascarella). This directly supports my claims that such organizations can mold a person’s mindset for the better by teaching them responsibility, detail to work, and social interaction skills gained by being involved. Studies show that the level of attention to academics for those who are members as opposed to those who are not does not offer much, however, in my personal opinion I believe it to be

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