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On Line: The Pledging Experiences Of Members Of Black Greek-Lettered Organizations From 1970 To 1990, Antonio Dewan Jenkins
On Line: The Pledging Experiences Of Members Of Black Greek-Lettered Organizations From 1970 To 1990, Antonio Dewan Jenkins
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In 1990, the leadership of the Black Greek-Lettered organizations that comprise the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) agreed to ban pledging as the official member entry process for new members. For 20 years (1990-2010), each organization has developed and used a membership intake process (MIP) to replace pledging in order to prevent hazing and injury to prospective members. Studies on membership entry into these organizations have focused mainly on fraternities during the MIP era (1990-2010) and the persistence of hazing during their process. This study explored the experiences of men and women who joined BGLOs prior to the 1990 ban on …