Rushing Progress: Conversations for the Modern Sorority Woman

2. Should Greek Life Be Abolished?


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*content warning: sexual violence/sexual harassment

Today we discuss a hotly debated topic: should greek life be abolished? Should fraternities stop existing and should sororities keep existing?  Join us as we share our thoughts about the issues that could lead to the abolition of Greek life and as we talk about the possibility of reform within the Greek system.

Notes & Clarifications:

* a study showed that 25% of college campus sexual assault survivors were in sororities, not 25% of all survivors

Sources Mentioned:

- Bound by a Might Vow: Sisterhood and Women's Fraternities 1870-1920 by Diana B. Turk

- TIME Article: "Colleges Should Get Rid of Fraternities for Good" by Lisa Wade

- Lewis & Llewellyn LLP Blog: Campus Sexual Assault: Greek Life (contains links to studies/other sites as well)

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Rushing Progress: Conversations for the Modern Sorority WomanBy Kristi & Christiana