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Does Gender Matter In Black Greek-Lettered Organizations?, Donald Mitchell Jr.
Does Gender Matter In Black Greek-Lettered Organizations?, Donald Mitchell Jr.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
This article explores the salience of gender for African Americans in Black Greek-lettered organizations at a predominantly White institution. An emphasis was placed on the social capital that may be gained through historically Black fraternities and sororities as a result of their single-gender structures. A constructivist phenomenological approach guided the study. The study revealed that the women found gender to be important in establishing relationships in sororities, whereas men de-emphasized the role of gender in their fraternity experiences. The article closes with a discussion and implications of the findings and recommendations for future research.
Modeling A Values-Based-Congruence Framework To Predict Organization Constructs In Fraternties And Sororities, Joshua Schutts, Kyna Shelley Ph.D.
Modeling A Values-Based-Congruence Framework To Predict Organization Constructs In Fraternties And Sororities, Joshua Schutts, Kyna Shelley Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Fraternities and sororities are challenged by members who demonstrate unethical behavior with the intent to benefit the organization. This poses serious challenges for practitioners in the field of fraternity/sorority advising. This study examines member’s values congruence with their fraternity/ sorority and its relationship to organizational commitment, identification, and unethical proorganizational behavior. Results from a robust path analysis (MLMV) indicate subjective values congruence can predict identification and commitment directly, while commitment directly predicts unethical pro-organizational behavior. Findings of the study provide several implications for fraternity/sorority practitioners.
White Clauses In Two Historically White Fraternities: Documenting The Past & Exploring Future Implications, Ryan P. Barone
White Clauses In Two Historically White Fraternities: Documenting The Past & Exploring Future Implications, Ryan P. Barone
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
This study offers a critical analysis of the appearance and subsequent removal of white clauses in historically white fraternities (HWFs) using the theoretical framework of Critical Race Theory. Archival records are examined to document the first men of color in two HWFs. Data are then presented using phenomenological research methods from interviews with men who were members of these HWFs at the time of racial integration. Themes of colorblindness and internal and external influence on integration are presented followed by implications for fraternity/sorority communities, campus based professionals, and inter/national organization staff.
Moving Beyond An Exclusive Past Toward An Inclusive Future, Georgianna L. Martin
Moving Beyond An Exclusive Past Toward An Inclusive Future, Georgianna L. Martin
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
No abstract provided.
Front Matter & Table Of Contents, Oracle
Front Matter & Table Of Contents, Oracle
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
No abstract provided.
First To Go To College And First To “Go Greek:” Engagement In Academically Oriented Activities By Senior Year First Generation Students Who Are Fraternity/Sorority Members, Chad Aren, Dan Bureau Ph.D., Helen Grace Ryan Ph.D., Vasti Torres Ph.D.
First To Go To College And First To “Go Greek:” Engagement In Academically Oriented Activities By Senior Year First Generation Students Who Are Fraternity/Sorority Members, Chad Aren, Dan Bureau Ph.D., Helen Grace Ryan Ph.D., Vasti Torres Ph.D.
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice
Using National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) data, this study examined levels of engagement in academically oriented activities by college seniors who experience college as both first-generation students and fraternity/sorority members. On four of five NSSE scales, first-generation college students who are members reported higher levels of engagement than those who are not members, and members and non-members who are not first-generation. Because engagement in academically oriented activities positively influences student success, knowing students’ self-reported participation has implications for practitioners.