...Chapter One Introduction Fraternities and sororities are organizations that play vital roles in one’s college life, the educative community of colleges and universities, and the society that these organizations are in. These organizations are present in about eighty-five percent of all the colleges and universities around the world. Commonly referred to as Greek societies these organizations provide great opportunities for college students to develop their skills and appreciate their interests with peers whom they call and consider brothers or sisters. Being part of a Greek society poses a number of advantages to individuals that are in their college years. Membership in a fraternity or sorority gives students the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy college life while still excelling academically. These organizations provide greater fields for their members to excel in what they do best and discover more things and gain more knowledge about themselves. These Greek organizations present wider social and career networking thus making school and employment easier for their members. But while Greek societies present such number of advantages, the brotherhood or sisterhood also has its own set of disadvantages especially for new recruits, pledges and neophytes. Cases of abusive initiation rites, criminal behaviors and sexual assaults are frequently acquainted to the concept of Greek societies most especially fraternities. Due to these Greek societies are also frequently...
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...Abstract By charter, national Greek organizations (ie, fraternities and sororities) place an emphasis on upholding personal integrity, academic scholarship, and development of campus leaders. Recent concerns, however, assert that the drinking behaviors of members of Greek organizations are antithetical to the mission of their universities. Objective: The author's purpose in this review was to systematically examine scientific literature addressing the effect of Greek affiliation on alcohol-related beliefs and behaviors. The internal and external influences affecting Greek members' alcohol-related beliefs and behaviors are organized into a frame-work of various health behavior theories, based on the ecological perspective's levels of influence.Results: Results provide a broad perspective into the individual characteristics, social peer network, and environmental aspects influencing alcohol-related behavior among Greek members. Findings suggest that Greek members comprise a subgroup that consumes alcohol in greater quantities, underscores and misperceives the risks of alcohol abuse, and emulates a social environment and culture in which drinking alcohol is a key part of life. Problem drinking during the college years is a significant public health concern. The goal of the current review was to examine the primary psychosocial factors that predict problem drinking in college students. Variables examined included demographic variables, personality, drinking history, alcohol expectancies...
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...Membership in a Fraternity or Sorority, Student Engagement, and Educational Outcomes at AAU Public Research Universities Gary R. Pike Research involving 6,782 undergraduates (50% first-year students, 50% seniors, 16% fraternity/sorority members, and 58% females) at 15 AAU public research universities revealed that Greek affiliation had a weak positive relationship with engagement and gains in learning. The effects for Greek affiliation were stronger for seniors than first-year students. During the past 4 decades, the role of fraternities and sororities on college campuses has come under increasing scrutiny (see Clark, 1962; Jakobsen, 1986; Kuh, Pascarella, & Wechsler, 1996; Maisel, 1990; Winston & Saunders, 1987). Critics of the Greek system have pointed to research showing that membership in a fraternity or sorority is associated with higher levels of alcohol use (Wechsler, Kuh, & Davenport, 1996), lower levels of personal development (Wilder, Hoyt, Doren, Hauck, & Zettle, 1978; Wilder, Hoyt, Surbeck, Wilder, & Carney, 1986), and lower levels of academic achievement (Blimling, 1993; Pike & Askew, 1990). Recently, criticisms of the Greek system have intensified and focused on research results showing that Greek affiliation can have negative effects on students’ learning and intellectual development (Pascarella et al., 1996). Based on results of the National Study of Student Learning (NSSL), Kuh et al. (1996, p. A68) concluded: “Fraternities are indifferent to academic values...
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...Some argue that the positive aspects of fraternity or sorority affiliation outweigh the negative incidents that sometimes occur on college campuses. Others say that Greek organizations are out-dated and should be banned from college campuses. The majority of fraternity and sorority have mission statements that promote positive behavior and high standards among its members; however, most students are interested in being a part of a frat to simply drink and part. According to the article by Aja Frost “Fraternity mission statements talk about leadership, philanthropy, community service, character and brotherhood, but ask the average student what comes to mind when you say “frat,” and the answer is usually “drinking.” The quote shows that students are not interested in the positive values frats have to offer instead they just want to part. Recent headlines have been dominated by stories related to the reckless behavior among Greek Organizations. Therefore, I believe Greek Organizations are an invaluable part of the college experience due to...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Fraternities, sororities and social fellowships offer the opportunity to come in contact with new people who share similar interests and values and who will become your friends for life. Fraternity and sororities (from the latten words frater and soror, meaning “brother” and “sister” respectively) are fraternal social organizations for undergraduate student. Similar, but less common, organizations also exist for secondary school student. These organizations bring out the best in their members through strong friendships and common goals. Most importantly, fraternities, sororities and social fellowships have an impact on their members’ lives in many ways, offering learning and life experiences through their core values of community service, friendship, leadership and scholarship. The formal installation of a social network is certainly a core and often-noted benefit of being in a fraternity or sorority. In joining a fraternity, one must undergo the initiation rites better known as hazing. Hazing particularly the violent kind has invaded most of our institutions. It is now prevalent in schools even in police and military academies. Hazing, as we all know, systematically develops a culture of violence among the youth. Hazing is hazing whether it results in death, mutilation or years of pain or whether it is done inside or outside the school or institution. LOCAL In the article “Fraternal Fury” written by Argee Guevara, he stated that there is something...
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...BACKGROUND Introduction Fraternity and sororities are special group of people defined by their own rules. Benefits and challenges for college students involved in these social groups have raised a lot of issues and argumentations in the society in terms of its effect and importance. In the Philippines, fraternities and sororities are prohibited in many campuses and universities. Noting the sometimes raucous behavior of fraternity members and the danger of some of activities done in the organizations such as hazing, only some universities acknowledge these organizations. Fraternity representatives on the other hand will often lay claim that membership enhances overall student growth, learning, development and serves to bolster the essential quality of the campus life of a student. Such contradictions raise the question if fraternities and sororities add or subtract development from the overall collegiate experience. Some of the questions commonly raised in the topic are the following: Why does a college student join fraternity? Is it really beneficial? What are the benefits they will get after joining? Is it really that significant? Or is it just out of their curiosity? What are the common reasons of joining? Is membership good or bad? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fraternity/sorority? To answer that question, one must look at the overall outcomes, or, what and who does the students become as a result of their fraternity experience as measured in...
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...Purpose and Values of Fraternity and Sorority Life Fraternities and sororities have been a part of Northwestern University for over 150 years. Traditionally, they have challenged students to achieve even greater heights intellectually, personally and socially. Over the years, the fraternity and sorority community at Northwestern has grown, creating a variety of options for fraternity/sorority life including single-sex, culturally based groups. The undergraduate members at Northwestern pride themselves on the individual personality and nature of each fraternity and sorority on campus. The fraternity and sorority community offers a rich and rewarding experience for their members. In addition, fraternities, and sororities have contributed substantially to campus life, community service, and the educational mission of the University. The strength and attractiveness of fraternities and sororities lie in their ability to develop innovative approaches and to maintain effective programs that maximize the character of the chapters and the community within the overall framework of the University. Although each fraternity or sorority sponsors its own functions and possesses its own identity, all have many things in common. They all seek to foster an environment where one can: Develop bonds of brotherhood and/or sisterhood Develop leadership and interpersonal skills Form lifetime friendships Work together with others in an atmosphere of teamwork Perform community service projects ...
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...Disadvantage of Joining Fraternity and Sorority of IT Student of Interface Computer College In Davao City A Research Paper Presented to Ms. Jemarie Gumban Interface Computer College Davao City, Philippines In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Subjects Eng-113 Technical Writing By Pearl Marie Cordova Leonel Formentera Date August, 2011 Acknowledgement TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. Title Page i II. Acknowledgement ii III. Table of Contents iii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 2 RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 3 PRESENTATION OF DATA REFERENCES Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Fraternities and sororities are visible in all colleges and state universities since the 1700's. They were first established to encourage activities outside of the classroom. There are exciting volunteer opportunities and social outlets available in joining these organizations. Not everyone have enough time once someone enters in. In Greece, fans of sororities and fraternities argue that their...
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...“KAPATIRAN”: The Reasons that Contributes to the Willingness of Students of University of the Philippines in Joining Fraternities A thesis Proposal presented to the Faculty Members of the UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY General San Miguel Street. Sangandaan, Caloocan City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY By: Paalisbo, Gay Lord Severino, Daisy ann 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page……………………………..……………………………………………………. Approval Sheet…................................................................................................................... Ackwoeledgement……………….…………………………………………………………. Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction…………………..……………………………………………… Background of the Study……………….……………….…………………… Statement of the Problem……………………….…………….………………. Hypothesis………………………………………….…………….…………… Significance of the study……………..……………………………….………. Scope and Limitations…………………………………………………….…… Conceptual and Theoretical Framework………………………….…………….. Definition of terms…………………………………………………..…………. Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Foreign Literature………………………………………………………………. Related Local Literature…………………………………………………………………… Related Studies…………………………………………………………………………… Chapter II METHODOLOGY AND DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES Research Design……………………………………………………………………………...
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...Banca-Banca National High School “FRATERNITY/SORORITY” A thesis submitted as a requirement for English IV Submitted by: Rommel Arevalo Submitted to: Mrs. Olivia Sto. Domingo ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank God , My Family and Friends for helping me to complete this research paper. OUTLINE CHAPTER 1 A. INTRODUCTION B. THESIS STATEMENT C. SUB-PROBLEMS CHAPTER 2 A. WHAT IS FRATERNITY? B. CAUSES OF JOINING FRATERNITY/SORORITY C. EFFECTS OF JOINING FRATERNITY/SORORITY CHAPTER 3 A. DATA FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS B. CONCLUSION C. SUMMARY D. RECOMMENDATION E. BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION A fraternity or sorority is a group of men or women formed by a brotherhood or sisterhood and common goals and aspirations who make a commitment to each other for life. The members that form a fraternity or sorority share their efforts, friendship and knowledge. Together these members learn, grow and make the fraternity or sorority, commonly called a Greek organization, stronger. Their common experience builds ties that last a lifetime. Fraternities and sororities have been a part college campuses since the late 18th-century. These organizations are referred to as "Greek" because their names consist of Greek letters that serve as a reminder of the group’s values. Learn the Greek Alphabet. Though there are many different fraternities and sororities, they all share common founding principles...
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...At the University of Arizona, Greek Life is incredibly large. It is one of the largest greek communities on the West Coast and over 5,000 students are involved in Greek Life. There are 55 fraternities and sororities at the University of Arizona today and they fall under 3 governing councils. Panhellenic governs and advises the fourteen social sororities at the U of A. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body of the twenty-one social fraternities. USFC, or, the United Sorority and Fraternity Council is the governing body for six fraternities and eleven sororities that identify as ethnic or multicultural organizations. In addition to these three governing councils there is the “Divine Nine” which is nine fraternities and sororities...
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...Advantages of Fraternities 1.) Being a part of a fraternity or sorority offers a large selection of exciting volunteer opportunities and numerous social outlets. 2.) But not everyone will have a positive experience as a club member. Those who are fans of these associations argue that the Greek system give students a wide range of leadership opportunities and paves the way to lasting friendships. 3.) In most cases this is true, however it's unfortunate that a number of fraternities and sororities are little more than an excuse for getting drunk and doing potentially dangerous pranks. 4.) A good strategy for anyone considering joining a fraternity is to weigh the pros and cons of life Disadvantages of Fraternities 1.) First of all it is a great time commitment. You will have to devote all your time to your fraternity or sorority. Once you are a member, you should take part in all social events, meeting and competitions. 2.) Money. When you join the organization you should pay initiation fee and room. However, it is not all. You will continue spending your money on social events, attire and other unexpected expenses. 3.) A negative images. Actually, sororities and fraternities are organization that are aimed at positive results. Some of them are rather conservative and remain non-smoking or alcohol free. Dedication I just want to inform all people that want to join in Fraternities and Sororities, it’s not easy as you know to other people...
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... What is Fraternity?-The term fraternity, often colloquially shortened to "frat," generally refers to all-male or mixed-sex student organizations at a college or university; the female-only equivalent is usually called a sorority, a word first used in 1874 at Gamma Phi Beta at Syracuse University. Before this, societies for either gender were called "fraternities." To this day, some women's organizations prefer to be called "women's fraternities." Outside North America, they are also referred to as "student corporations," "academic corporations," or simply "corporations." Fraternities and sororities often use the Greek alphabet to depict their name. There are usually various initiation rituals for new member before he or she is accepted into the organization and entitled to the benefits that come with that particular fraternity or sorority. These can include a close knit group of friends, access to on campus parties, job placements after school with fraternity or sorority alumnus, and residing in the chapter house—housing usually given to them by the college or university. The name of this type of organization implies that the members live and relate to each other as siblings, brothers or sisters, in a familial relationship. Indeed, one's student peers are like one's siblings, and many of these organizations specifically treat new members as younger brothers or sisters. However, in the fraternity or sorority there are no parents. The problems faced...
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...problems resulting from fraternities and sororities would make this decision easy and they should all be disbanded, but not every organization should be held responsible for these problems. As I have said, a decision needs to be made by a well-informed public because the opinions that public has currently are mostly negative and biased. The reason so many people have an opinion on Greek organizations is because of how they are presented to the public. Part of solving this disparity is informing people of the true nature of these organizations, but this will only solve one problem. As presented, there are multiple problems and each problem will need to be approached differently, solved differently, and justified...
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...Fraternity Position Statement on Hazing and Educational Initiatives [Adopted December 1980] [Re-Affirmed December 4, 1999] The Issue One of the most controversial legacies left to the modern fraternity or sorority by past generations is the tradition of physical, psychological, or emotional testing of its potential members as a rite of passage to full membership. The historical results have left a blemish on a record of otherwise fundamental successes and outstanding achievements rightfully attributed to American fraternities and sororities. The placing of another in a situation which renders them open to physical or psychological harm is an anathema to any concept of brotherhood or sisterhood. Yet throughout the fraternity and sorority world, hazing arises when reason is clouded by tradition, when loyalty is equated with subservience, and/or where the ideal of brotherhood and sisterhood is misunderstood as something must be proven through the degrading of the individual. AFA Position Statement The Association of Fraternity Advisors solicits the assistance of all inter/national organizations and their officers, college and university administrators, and the undergraduate chapter members and alumni/ae in developing programs and/or policies which are constructive to the fraternity/sorority education of the new members and which forbid the practice of hazing. It is the responsibility of the fraternity and sorority chapter and primarily its leaders, in conjunction...
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