Professional fraternities and sororities

you think of sororities? For most people outside of the greek system you think of iconic movies such as House Bunny, Legally Blonde or Sydney White. Though these movies are entertaining, they do not accurately depict what it actually means to be in a sorority and all the benefits you can receive. I joined my sorority Alpha Delta Pi here at the University of South Carolina a little over a year ago and I can truly say it has been the best decision I have ever made. I love this sorority for…

of Alabama campus I was welcomed by the 40,000 square foot sorority mansions and I knew I was not in Chicago anymore. Based on the sheer size of the organizations, I could already spot the difference between Greek life in the South and Greek life in the North. Southern Greek organizations are larger, more formal, and more financially prosperous than they are in the North. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into when I joined Sorority life at Alabama. In my hometown, according to Patrick…

from the “norms” of womanhood (Douglas 183). The movie, House Bunny, plays on these female gender ideals. An ex-playboy bunny, Shelley, stumbles upon the Zeta house filled with a group of misfit sorority girls. If the Zetas do not receive enough pledges, they will lose the charter for their sorority house. Shelley, portrayed as the ideal feminine character in the movie, persuades these misfit girls to allow her to become their housemother. Throughout the course of the movie, Shelley…

the social structure of the south’s biggest universities. Although the racism continues to be present in the University of Alabama Greek system, forced integration would only cause harm to the intricate process and all parties involved. Fraternity and Sorority organizations are private with their own bylaws and traditions. There is no reason for these organizations to be regulated by any university. While some may argue that the traditions are flawed, tradition is tradition. Flawed or not, no…

member signatures. Also, the presence and consumption of alcohol violated the campus’ and fraternity’s policies. The fraternity conducted a tailgate function during a period of suspended activity and also lacked in cooperation during interviews. These violations do not represent the fraternity in any way and do not reflect on the character of each and every member of the fraternity. 2.How the chapter and individual members have or would be held accountable for such violations. The chapter has…

For my photoethnography project, I decided to observe local dive bar Frank & Marlee’s in Oxford, Mississippi. Frank and Marlee’s hosts a special every Tuesday called “Taco Tuesday” and offers dollar tacos, as well as eight-dollar margarita pitchers. Many students and residents frequent this tavern to enjoy drinks and food everyday. However even though many people find Frank & Marlee’s accepting and inviting, I discovered many attributes often don’t represent that notion. Todd Lynch and his…

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is an organization that I wanted to be a part of. When I first had an encounter with the women of this organization I saw how nice they all were, and I mean genuinely nice. That in itself showed me that the women in the organization are people that I could see myself being around for the rest of my life. They exemplified the kind of sisterhood that I would want to be affiliated with. A bond of love, trust and respect for one another whiles having the same goal, to…

significance of entering Fraternity life, assuming its responsibilities and sharing its privileges.” At Initiation, the chapter President shared, “We are placing in your hands the responsibility for the future of Kappa Kappa Gamma, whose ideal is the finest womanhood.” Now, as you meet the challenges of balancing family responsibilities, career demands, service to your community, and sustaining personal relationships, you will find the support and nurturing of the Fraternity. As future…

to be able to pledge this great fraternity and have loved being able to be a small part of the community. Throughout this petition I will use these experiences to represent why I want to become a member of Phi Gamma Delta. When I was looking…

that he would either be dead or in jail by the time he was 18 years old. His mother pushed him to do well in school and to pursue his education. He wants to join one of the fraternities on campus but his mother told him that they are nothing but organized gangs and she doesn’t want him to join. He has researched the fraternity and feels that it would be a good networking decision that will benefit him in the future. Since his mother’s guidance helped him escape the stereotypes that many of the…