Fraternity hazing

out of the dorms for being a repeat offender of alcohol in the dorm hall. The root of the majority of parties is always rumored to start in one particular place. That place being fraternities. Fraternities have been seen as the root of all college parties for ages. There are T.V. shows and movies that portray fraternities as just that, the root of college parties.

“solution” saying that “there is value in gender-based groups” and raises valuable points in addressing this co-ed possibility and why this is a worse alternative than leaving the groups unaltered on their campuses. He mentions that the problem lies with fraternity members (men) so that it is unfair to punish women and have them be involved in the co-ed model for Greek life. He sheds light on a monumental aspect of the co-ed idea: co-ed organizations are not what were originally created by the national organizations

few people who truly know what it is to be Greek, see us as the way we are portrayed in movies and TV shows. Party crazed animals with no respect to individuals their school or their community as a whole. To be honest, before getting involved in a fraternity and Greek life, I had similar thoughts to this ideal that all Greek life would have in store for me was drinking and Partying my life away with not much else to offer witch made me skeptical to truly get involved. After just a short of being involved

Almost all college student have a choice to make early on in their college careers, the choice to participate in rush for a fraternity or sorority. During rush week fraternities and sororities are recruiting and trying to find people that they think will be a good fit to their fraternity or sorority. Choosing to rush and trying to join a fraternity or sorority will have a lasting impact on the rest of your college career. Choosing not to rush is a common choice of a lot of college students. Some

College is a time for experiencing things, and preparing for one's future. Students all around America experience college in many ways: clubs, organizations, sports, etc. While there are many different options on what to do with their time, nine million students around America choose to join greek life (NJIT). Of those 9 million students in greek life, The University of Alabama is home to more than 10,000 students (UA) . Alabama was named the largest home of panhellenic homes in the whole country

Being a part of a sorority or fraternity consumes students time with events and parties, which prevents them from having enough time to complete their school work. Attendance is required despite having academic responsibilities. Many sororities and fraternities make it mandatory to attend most of the greek events that will go on throughout the school year. In the article Should College Students Join Fraternities or Sororities, Schwarz explains that fraternities and sororities, “absorb time that

college campuses where the rape culture of fraternities is fostered. The feminist-conflict view points out the history of rape, and how women were viewed as property of men. Although the Western views have supposedly changed throughout history, there continues to be a lingering thought process which has remained. Women being kept in their submissive role, to further the dominance of men, carries into colleges specifically Greek life. So, fraternities have sanctioned parties which include consumption

Butler University, constructed a qualitive study at a Midwestern University to better understand the social environment of the sorority and fraternity houses as it pertains to the acceptance of sexual diversity. It presses on issues such as: gender norms and perceptions of sexuality, the impact of sexual orientation, and the general decisions to join a Greek Fraternity or Sorority. The importance of this study is to see if there is an act of discrimination happening, whether it is intentional or unintentional

In the same way, the Spelman College administration, faculty, and students that disregard the West End community that surrounds the college only contribute to the erosion of our community and our people. Although this is not a “language” of hate, it is a clear display of indifference which communicates the same thing. Choosing to disregard the homeless, pay little attention to the gentrification that is rampantly kicking our people out of our community, or ignore ways to provide opportunities or

poverty simulation as a first year. I also choose this engagement because I have volunteered or participated in it every year except when I was abroad. This opportunity also allowed me to complete five of my required hours for my sorority and service fraternity. At the end, GIV day I an amazing way to get involved on campus, and be reminds about key issues that affect the community and world. First year students will come to the College Union Buildings Ballroom on the Friday of Orientation with little