Fraternities & sororities in the US universities
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Fraternities & Sororities in the
US Universities
DEFINITION
Fraternal social organizations for undergraduate students
Synonym: “Greek letter organization”
Usually single-sex Considered as mutual aid societies, providing academic and social activities to their members
HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT
Phi Beta Kappa Society Roman and Greek themes Union Triad
› Kappa Alpha Society› Sigma Phi Society› Delta Phi
Miami Triad›Beta Theta Pi›Phi Delta Theta ›Sigma Chi
First national organization
RITUALS & SYMBOLS
Initiation ceremony Silent dinner Rituals:
› Passwords› Songs› Handshakes
Emblems:› Flags› Flowers› Badges› Crest
Motto which expresses the unique ideals of the fraternities
Apparels:› Shirts› Pants› Bags› Jewelry› Key Chains
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Kappa Psi
CONTROVERSY & CRITICISM
Hazing issues Exclusionary nature
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
CHAPTER HOUSES
Live together Meeting place Owned by the alumni corporation or some national organizations
Visitor restrictions
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa
ADVANTAGES
Fun Family House Connect with people
DISADVANTAGES
Time Money Stereotypes Temptation Kept out of other students