Publication Date
June 2015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25774/wfq2-8m86
First Page
31
Last Page
46
Abstract
The lead author questioned over 500 self-identified gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) fraternity and sorority members to assess their reasons for joining; how their membership affected their sexual identity development and intimate relationships; the degree of homophobia and heterosexism encountered; how sexual orientation affected the quality of their fraternal experiences; and the level of acceptance or rejection they faced. Many respondents were in the early phases of sexual identity development at the time they joined, and most chose to conceal their sexual orientation from their fellow members. This study details the reactions from fellow members, assesses satisfaction with the fraternity or sorority experience, and reports the level of involvement of GLB students in their fraternities or sororities.
Recommended Citation
Case, Douglas N.; Hesp, Grahaeme A.; and Eberly, Charles G.
(2015)
"An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Fraternity and Sorority Members Revisited,"
Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/wfq2-8m86
Available at:
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol10/iss1/5
