FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES

IT’S A GREEK THING!

Fraternities and Sororities in the some Colleges and Universities

Alpha Beta Rho ("Knights of Alphans" )

Centro Escolar University

Alpha Delta Sigma ("ADS“)Adamson University

Alpha Kappa Rho ("AKRho"/"Skeptron“)University of Santo Tomas

Fraternities and Sororities in the some Colleges and Universities

Alpha Phi Omega (APO)Far Eastern University / University of the Philippines

Alpha Rho Sigma FraternityMapúa Institute of Technology

Delta Sigma Fraternity con SororityUniversity of the East

Fraternity and Sorority

Fraternity (frater : "brother") Brotherhood (or fraternal organization) sometimes connotes a distinct or formal

organization and sometimes a secret society. an organized society of men associated

together in an environment of companionship and brotherhood; dedicated to the intellectual, physical, and social development of its members.

Sorority

Sorority  (sorōritās: “sister”)

group of girls or women associated for a common purpose;

a sisterhood. A social organization of female

students at a college or university; usually identified by Greek letters.

10 Things you should know about...

SORORITIES/FRATERNITIES

1. "the Greek System".

2. Sororities = females; Fraternities =males some "sororities" are actually "female fraternities" difference is negligible today although in the

past there were differences.

3. Sexism is rampant in the Greek System fraternities take toward women is notoriously

misogynistic (hatred of women) demonstrated in some of the practices of the

groupstaking pledges to strip clubs"tagging" female guests at parties to label them as available or off limits to other members

4. Hazing gave Fraternities and Sororities a bad name

currently most major Fraternities and Sororities have an active anti-hazing policy

5. Drugs and alcohol are technically banned in all fraternities and Sorority sponsored functions "Keg Party“

6. “RUSH" - to get a chance to get in to both Fraternities and Sororities

you must pledge, be accepted and finally initiated.

7. "Legacy" = "automatically" accepted because a family member was a member first mother, father, brother or sister

8. NOT ALL BAD excellent networking groups for later life, give college students a second "family"

9. Fraternities and Sororities are still elitist newer Greek Organizations are shaking up the

centuries old foundation of snobbery and selectivity (namely, openly gay fraternities and sororities).

10. No matter what their reputation, Fraternities and Sororities are here to stay and can be a wonderful part of your university experience, the trick is finding the one that best suits you.

Sorority/Fraternity: Pros and Cons

Privileges of fraternity and sorority members according to some students of selected universities.

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“Joining fraternities is like joining a powerful group in a university. Even though certain risks have been identified, people are still very eager to join to gain power and protection. They are blinded by the privileges offered to them.” Tristan Zantua, 3rd year, Information Technology, University of Santo Tomas

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I think it’s because most of them just want to get favors from the brotherhood. Some want prestige since ordinary people seem to regard frat members with a high impression and find them superior or “astig”. Membership in fraternities may protect them from people who attempt to hurt them physically.” Myka Cruz, 2nd year MassCom, Centro Escolar University

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“Most people think that joining fraternities can expand their professional network. While most are usually just after the promise of guidance and assistance from their senior frat brothers, others only join fraternities to feel accepted or worse, just to feed their ego. Despite the known dangers of joining fraternities, many believe that the perks that they get from it still make up for any harm that it might cause them.” Jose Miguel Perez, 2nd year proper, Dentistry, University of the East

Reasons why they join the organization:

•Brotherhood and legacy•Lack of Security•Sense of Belongingness

Sense of Belongingness

According to Maslow:-humans need to feel a sense of

belonging and acceptance For example: some large social groups may include

clubs, co-workers, religious groups, professional organizations, sports teams, and gangs.

small social connections: family members, intimate partners, mentors, colleagues, and confidants.

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need to love and be loved Many people become susceptible to

loneliness, social anxiety, and clinical depression in the absence of this love or belonging element.

may overcome the physiological and security needs

Lack of Security

lack security in their own homes. They look for people who will look after them. They think that these people want a boost of

confidence. They usually long for a sense of belonging.

It makes them feel secure. It also may be because they think that

joining fraternities would prove their worth or perhaps they see similarities among themselves and the other members of the group.

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They tend to ignore the numerous consequences that come with it because they know that they will be backed up all the time. If they are the type of troublemakers, they join for greater power.

But sometimes there are people who join frats just to temporarily get rid of their problems.

Brotherhood and legacy

misjudged by the public due to the increasing number of cases in hazing, hence there is hasty generalization.

liking for what that fraternity stands for, legacy, brotherhood, professional connections, and other personal reasons.

We should keep in mind that not all fraternities are bad, just like there are good Christians and bad Christians, good Muslims and bad Muslims, and so on.

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Students still join fraternities because of the benefits that they get from it (financially and emotionally).

Despite the risks, they still consider the brotherhood more important than any other physical injuries that they would face. Also, maybe it’s because people can see more of the good purpose of the brotherhood rather than the possible adverse effects.

Risks of joining the organization

There may be many college students who do benefit from pledging to fraternities and sororities.

vital part of many college students' college experience, but it isn't for everyone. In addition, fraternities and sororities oftentimes charge costly yearly memberships.

Some other undesirable effects of joining such organizations are as follows.

Excessive drinking---Your body could be chemically addicted to alcohol

Conformity---You're pressured to conform to the group.

Time---Greek life takes up a great deal of time.

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Expense---Not only does it cost to join a fraternity or sorority, but there's also a strain to keep up with your frat brothers and sorority sisters

Friends---When you go Greek you're expected to be bonded to your Greek brothers and sisters.

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Parties--- Fraternity and sorority parties are known for their out of control parties.

Initiations---Maybe not all initiations are dangerous, but enough have been publicized to let us know many are not safe (especially fraternity ones.) Hazing. It is quite illegal and can

involve very negative repercussions, including expulsion from school.

What Do Hazing Rituals Consist Of?

All Greek fraternities will have hazing rituals and this is deemed necessary for all pledges. However, the rituals are usually

amplified each year and students are made to endure inhumane treatment.

Hazing rituals can be divided into three categories: subtle, harassment and violent.

Hazing categories

Subtle Hazing: Social isolation, Assigning Demerits, Deception, Drills/Tests, Humiliating Acts and Public Ridicule

Harassment Hazing: Sleep and Bathing Deprivation, Verbal Abuse, Threats, Sexually Degrading Acts, Acts of Physical Discomfort and Emotional Anguish

Violent Hazing: Forced Alcohol or Drug Consumption, Brandings, Beating/Paddling, Mistreatment of Animals, Abductions, Sexual Assault and Life Endangerment Acts

HAZING VICTIMS VIDEO CLIPS

References

http://voices.yahoo.com/reasons-why-not-join-fraternity-sorority-496923.html

http://voices.yahoo.com/joining-fraternity-sorority-right-choice-1817571.html?cat=4

http://hercaribbean.com/family/explain-the-dangers-of-joining-a-fraternity-to-your-child

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs

http://mb.com.ph/node/354339/why-do-young-people-join-fraternitie#.UPVgfB03uuJ