Fraternities and Sororities are a group of students at universities and colleges who have the same interest, job, purpose, etc. (Merrian-Webster, 1828) Fraternities are a group of men usually they called themselves "brotherhood", it somehow interesting because the members was treated each other as true brother or friends. Sororities are also a group of women who have a purpose. The only different between fraternity and sororities was fraternities were for men and sororities were for women. Usually
White, and The Revenge of the Nerds. These are movies about Fraternities and Sororities that everyday people associate with Greek life; alcohol, drugs, hazing,Togo parties, manipulation, and debauchery in forms of the imagination. Although these things do happen on many levels, as the war cry of the title “Admit Nothing, Deny Everything”, there are many positives. I have personally been positively influenced by a sorority that has permanently changed my life forever. My freshman year of college,
When one first thinks of Greek life or a sorority the only thing that comes to mind is the social aspect. Most people don’t think of sororities as social institutions that envelop their own culture, with mannerisms, languages and customs that are unique to each individual organization. However, these institutions promote a common set of values that enable members to become connected in a way that has a more profound meaning than just social interaction. Greek organizations are good examples of how
A Sisterhood called to Serve Everyone knows about the stroll offs, roll calls, and step shows when an African American Greek sorority or fraternity is the topic. But is that all African American Greeks do is step and stroll? Believe it or not the image of African American Greeks has been tainted and miscued by their entertaining performances. Better known as the Divine Nine, the African American Greeks their hand signs and colors. The Divine Nine is a brotherhood and sisterhood organizations that
Fraternities and sororities are becoming more and more influential on university campuses every semester. There are hundreds of schools that obtain Greek life, many people have extremely different opinions on fraternities and sororities. Although, many people have their own views on what really occurs in Greek life, there are many pros and cons to joining a fraternity or sorority. Greek life can be a very good experience, but it also has its faults. Now more than ever, the impacts and repercussions
one thing: a sorority. B) All of these different sororities had to come from somewhere right? C) There are over 80 sororities that are known today, only 27 of which are not affiliated, meaning that they aren’t “official” but people still join them. D) According to usnews.com only 39% of women at The University of Alabama are in sorority. E) Today, I am going to educate you on the origin of sororities, next, compare their history from then until now, and the overall goal of sororities. A lot of people
sweater, I noticed that almost everyone had heels on and ignored the Panhellenic letter that suggested we wear “church attire.” I was already nervous about having to wear an overly conservative dress that didn`t match my style for the second day of sorority recruitment, so seeing that everybody else looked like runway models only added to my nausea. However, when I looked around the room I saw many girls who were didn`t fit in, like me; some who opted for slacks, some who decided to wear no makeup,
fraternity and sorority is different. Contrary to popular belief hazing has not come to an end, and it is still implemented in hundreds of schools. There are different ways of hazing, which I think different cultures handle differently. Sororities haze by mentally and verbally abusing their pledges. I have friends that have been through the process and they have called me crying with stories about the degrading things that their “big sisters” said to them. I do know that in sororities they make a point
about while in high school. It may seem fun and exciting, but there is a tremendous number of mistakes that can happen. For instance, imagine someone has just been accepted into college, and it is her first day. She thought it was a dream to be in a sorority, but in reality it was a nightmare. After a week, she knows “Hell Week” is coming, but she wants shake everything off, and think everything is going well and the other members will accept her with no hesitation. Today is a lazy day, and she is just
The question about Greek life on campus is whether if fraternities and sororities should be banned. The reasoning behind that is because of all the sexual assault, hazing, and binge drinking happening on campus. All of those problems are causing people to be hurt, be raped, or be killed. But if you look into it, Greek organization does have underage members. Colleges should not ban fraternities and sororities. Greek organizations are still relevant on today’s campus. Simon Riker, a freelance musician