As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, assault is, “To make a violent hostile attack by physical means upon (a person, army, etc.); to commit an unlawful or criminal assault upon the person” (“assault” def. 1). Sexual assault within the Greek system has been related to being under the influence because of how much alcohol individuals drink during a social or party. However, I believe alcohol is not the main culprit when having to do with sexual assault, but how fraternities create an environment to promote these behaviors to persist. As Valenti and Friedman explain throughout the book, making a consensual environment and using yes as the consent approval between individuals will allow for sexual assault to decrease. Fraternities need to incorporate this policy within their organizations and to put an end to the rape culture that circulates within the Greek
As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, assault is, “To make a violent hostile attack by physical means upon (a person, army, etc.); to commit an unlawful or criminal assault upon the person” (“assault” def. 1). Sexual assault within the Greek system has been related to being under the influence because of how much alcohol individuals drink during a social or party. However, I believe alcohol is not the main culprit when having to do with sexual assault, but how fraternities create an environment to promote these behaviors to persist. As Valenti and Friedman explain throughout the book, making a consensual environment and using yes as the consent approval between individuals will allow for sexual assault to decrease. Fraternities need to incorporate this policy within their organizations and to put an end to the rape culture that circulates within the Greek