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In the past, partying was never among the reasons for joining sororities and fraternities. Today, these sororities and fraternities are making the headlines for the wrong reasons (Katherine Schulten (2014). Since Greek life is associated with reckless partying, vandalism, drinking, bullying and fighting, the idea that fraternities are of any good is laughable. There are many stereotypes that associate fraternities and sororities with all crimes that are witnessed in universities today. Frats and sororities are accused of covering up dealing drugs, sexual assaults and ruining the integrity of homework, tests and exams. These actions are individual and not advocated by Greek life. A university is a place where unity in diversity should be encouraged. As thus, making friends should be at the core of this. Joining Greek life is invaluable to those who join it with a positive mentality. Frats and sororities give its members a chance to impact other people’s lives positively through philanthropic activities. It also gives the members a priceless chance to sharpen their leadership skills. It is unfortunate the frats have forgotten the initial goal of Greek life. Greek organizations were meant to be good for everyone and they only need to be reformed. I strongly believe that Greek organizations should not be banned from college campuses.

Greek organizations are committed to helping the community through philanthropic activities. Generally, Greek organizations benefit the community in many ways. For instance, the sororities and frats encourages positivity in students at the unit or in society. Most frats are committed to giving back to the society through volunteering activities, such as awareness walks, blood donations, and support of the less fortunate members of the society. Many Greek sororities and frats come up with useful service projects, which benefit not only the members, but also nonmembers. It might be one of the most hidden aspects of Greek organizations, but is very significant. Time and again, sororities and fraternities hit the headlines for hazing, vandalizing, and drinking, but also for good initiatives such as fundraisers and philanthropy endeavors. Greek organizations on campuses usually include a priceless culture of philanthropy and selfless service. Nevertheless, the degree of involvement of Greek organizations in these activities varies from chapter to chapter and from one organization to another. Notably, various university chapters are seriously involved in volunteer projects dedicated to community service or philanthropic ventures (Bowen, et al, 2011). Many organizations dedicate leadership positions to community service and philanthropy endeavors since they form the core of Greek life. Many Greek organizations’ chapters raise a lot of money to be used in various charity initiatives of their choice. Indoctrinating the precious value of volunteer community service and philanthropy in young university students is important. It helps create a crop of young graduates who value service to the community and nourishes a strong passion of giving back to the society in many useful ways.

Greek organizations increase social and leadership skills. Sororities and fraternities give it members significant meaningful and beneficial learning experiences, which can never be taught in the university curriculum. Greek organizations provide endless leadership opportunities to its members, which prepares them for their life after campus. To this effect most of its members graduate as young elites who believe in pleasure, prestige, and the power derived from leadership. Most of the U.S. presidents have been members of Greek organizations and no wonder they made it in politics and leadership. In these frats, many students are given the chance to improve their leadership and interpersonal or rather brotherhood skills (Nicole, 2012).

In conclusion, it can be seen that fraternities are not the origin of irresponsible behavior, sexual assault, alcoholism and gender inequality. These are mere social constructs which are taught by the society and thus have become ingrained even in university students. It may be easy to associate most campus wickedness to sororities and frats but banning Greek organizations would definitely not end these issues. They will simply be transferred to another consequential medium. Banning Greek organizations will deprive the society and the students the benefits associated with these organizations. Social and leadership skills, voluntary community service and philanthropy endeavors will need to be sacrificed if Greek organizations were to be banned. DeSantis cites that reforming the fraternities and sororities is not only possible but also necessary but not banning them (2007). Fraternities should not be banned because they help the society as well as the young members of these important organizations.

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