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FAQ, by David F. Prenatt, Jr. netesq@dcn.davis.ca.us with
numerous contributions by others.
5.3.2.1) Should I rush the Greek System? [Rev] (U.C. Davis fraternities and sororities)
That's a personal decision, but it's not a very hard one for most
people to make. The Greek system is primarily a social institution.
Those people who want to join a fraternity or sorority in the greek
system usually want to make new friends. Personally, I think that
pledging such a fraternity is a waste of valuable time that could be
put to better use; Greek sororities are generally kinder and gentler
than Greek fraternities and do serve useful social purposes for women
who are away from home for the first time.
In a recent discussion on ucd.life (<news:ucd.life >), many
people drew a distinction between the "social fraternities" and "other
fraternities" (i.e., "community service fraternities") within the
Greek System, particularly the co-ed fraternities. However, in my
personal opinion, this is not a meaningful distinction. While the
attempts to create kinder, gentler fraternities within the Greek
System are laudable (and sometimes even successful), if you wish to
join an organization that serves the community, there are already many
such organizations outside of the Greek System that do just that.
All groups generally suffer from some type of dysfunctional
behavior, but the Greek System is a dinosaur that poisons the hearts
and minds of most of the young people whom it touches. Nonetheless,
there are many people who do not know any better or simply enjoy being
part of an organization -- any organization -- that gives them a sense
of belonging, no matter what the cost. All who enter the Greek
System, abandon hope of thinking for yourself.
Please note that many organizations that are not part of the
Greek System use Greek letters to identify themselves (e.g., honor
societies). Indeed, I am a member of a legal fraternity, Phi Delta
Phi, with a chapter at King Hall. However, be very skeptical about
the purpose of any organization that identifies itself with Greek
letters and purports to be independent of the Greek System.
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