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United States History

The University of Maine

2019

Greek-letter organizations

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Gillon Explores Issues Of Race In The History Of Fraternity, Sorority Life, Casey Kelly Apr 2019

Gillon Explores Issues Of Race In The History Of Fraternity, Sorority Life, Casey Kelly

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Historically, fraternities and sororities on college campuses have mirrored broader social and cultural patterns when it comes to issues of race and racism. That includes patterns of oppression and exclusion, as well as racial uplift and cultural validation. University of Maine assistant professor of higher education Kathleen Gillon analyzes these themes in the latest issue of New Directions for Student Services, for which she also served as lead editor.