Fraternal Organizations - 1934 Words

Don R. Fairfax Group 14W April 19, 2009 What is a fraternity? The definition found on Wikipedia.org defines a fraternity (Latin frater : brother) as a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. The only true distinction between a fraternity and any other form of social organization is the implication that the members freely associate as equals for a mutually beneficial purpose, rather than because of a religious, governmental, commercial, or familial bond, although there are fraternities dedicated to each of these topics. In many instances fraternities are limited to male membership but this is not always the case, and there are mixed male and female, and even wholly female, fraternities. For†¦show more content†¦Others in the group supported a traditional fraternal organization. The overwhelming sentiment was dissatisfaction with lack of access to a literary society and members proposed to enlarge the functions of the group. The fraternal supporters were in the minority and the society thereafter organized with the intention of providing a literary, study, social, and support group for all minority students who encountered social and academic racial prejudice. My desires to join a fraternity were not so lofty. The first time I realized that I wanted to join a fraternity was during my sophomore year at Bowling Green State University (BG for short). My best friend, Greg and I went to an icebreaker/step show where various fraternities (and sororities) were highlighted. I was both envious of t he bond that seemed to be present between the â€Å"bruh’s†, and excited about becoming part of the group. It was at that time that I knew that I wanted to join a fraternity. With the variety of fraternities represented, I knew I had to make a decision as to which fraternity I should join. 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