Fraternity and Sorority
FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES
Fraternities generally refer to any social organization that works for some specific causes. However Fraternities and sororities together refer to college or university-based organizations that provide its members with a sense of belonging and a common purpose. Fraternities were created in college to create a band of brothers. Its main purpose was to unite college students and create a more harmonious environment on the campus. Today, fraternities are usually mixed-gender but they were originally meant for men alone. The female version of these social organizations was called a sorority which came much later but is as effective as any college fraternity. Some fraternities are as old as the country itself like Phi Beta Kappan which was formed in 1776.
Fraternities and sororities are usually referred to as Greek societies and joining them is casually termed as going Greek. There are many studies currently underway to assess the effect and benefits of joining a fraternity or sorority. While there are positive effects cited, some even complain that fraternities and sororities only attack heavy drinkers and alcohol consumption...
Fraternities were previously seen as secret societies but on campus fraternities are usually involved in some common goals and causes which others are aware of though participation is strictly limited to members only. Similarly sororities are also actively engaged in goals of their own. On most campuses across the country, fraternity and sorority members stay in large houses meant for this purpose. Their stay together strengthens their bond and helps them conduct meetings regularly.
Social benefits of sororities and fraternities
There are many social and academic advantages of joining a fraternity or sorority. In such organizations, the individual himself is less important individually and more important as part of a team. Membership fosters a deeper connection with each other resulting in collapse of individual boundaries. A team spirit emerges and students learn to exist as a unit instead of distinct individuals. This helps them later in their lives as well when they join other organizations where teamwork is the norm.
Hazing practices in such organizations do not exist in brutal form today as they once did. But some hazing…
