This section explores Lionel Tiger’s anthropological perspective about male bonding. Did male behavior patterns originate from our survival instincts? Did hierarchies form due to men hunting in groups together? Did fraternity rituals evolve out of this hunting culture? (more…)
Most feminists view fraternities as a bastion of patriarchy, in which male power and dominance is ultimately preserved. Male bonding inside these institutes creates a “rapist culture”, while reinforcing traditional ideas about masculinity. This section details the basic feminist principles about male bonding. (more…)
Fraternities and their alumni will most likely continue as powerful forces at United States universities. They have survived many conflicts throughout history, and all evidence suggests they will remain campus strongholds in the future. However, the vital questions are what type of male leader does the fraternity system want to produce? Will these leaders be best equipped to respond to a rapidly changing world that promotes racial and gender equality? Will they just stick to traditional power roles and the usual elitism? The choice is theirs to make? (more…)