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Term Paper Title	College Fraternities
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College Fraternities

College Fraternities

        College fraternities have always struck me as being an organization of
guys who spend their time drinking beer  and having their  "social gatherings"
(parties). Just moving to Austin recently (which is by no doubt a "college
city") has made me want to know more about the sole purpose of these
fraternities. For these reasons I chose to select this culture for my essay.

     The definition of a fraternity is defined as " chiefly social
organization of male college students, usually designated by Greek letters".
(Morris 1982:523) This definition is not true to all where most fraternity
members are seen as drunks who accomplish nothing scholastically or socially .
Unfortunately, the definition and portrayal of the people fails to mention the
fact that membership in a fraternity is a life-long experience that helps its
members develop social, organizational, and study skills, and also teaches true,
everlasting  friendship. As a matter of fact most of our  presidents were
members of a Greek organization.

        "The first fraternity was founded for literary and social purposes at
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 5th 1776."
(Klepper 1937:24) Throughout the nineteenth century many new fraternities were
founded, but none of these were permanent. By the end of the nineteenth century
there were over thirty general fraternities in the country.

        Today's fraternities still have the characteristics of past fraternities.
These characteristics include "a ritual, oaths of fidelity, a grip, a motto, a
badge , friendship and comradeship (Klepper 1937:56) . During membership one
must learn leadership skills. For this reason fraternities embrace these
offices held by members: President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Scribe, etc.
Since membership is seen as a great achievement by other organizations, every
brother must be able to uphold that office at any time.

     Organization is a must for every member. Fund raising activities and
community  service are priority in every chapter, and each member is required
to take part in these activities as an act of  pledge, and a brother. This
helps a member to develop organization and planning. Living together in what is
known as a fraternity house adds to the development of social skills and being
ab...

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