Sorority and Fraternity Life Professionals’ Perspectives on Challenges Faced by Culturally Based Sororities and Fraternities

Authors

Antonio Duran, Florida International University
Crystal E. Garcia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hannah L. Reyes, The Ohio State University

Publication Date

9-22-2022

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/1147-3p75

First Page

35

Last Page

50

Abstract

Featuring the perspectives of 15 sorority and fraternity life (SFL) professionals, this qualitative study highlights the challenges culturally based sororities and fraternities face on college campuses. Guided by a framework grounded in concepts of organizational culture, findings revealed three issues that culturally based SFL organizations encounter: a predominant emphasis on historically white sororities and fraternities in SFL communities, a lack of human and financial capital, as well as inadequate advisor support and training. Implications for research and practice are offered.

Recommended Citation

Duran, Antonio; Garcia, Crystal E.; and Reyes, Hannah L. (2022) "Sorority and Fraternity Life Professionals’ Perspectives on Challenges Faced by Culturally Based Sororities and Fraternities," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 17: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/1147-3p75
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol17/iss2/2