Between the 1920's and 1990, pledging historically Black fraternities and sororities was a mode o... more Between the 1920's and 1990, pledging historically Black fraternities and sororities was a mode of cultural expression that became more violent over time (Kimbrough, 2003). The pledge process often consisted of walking in lines, dressing alike, and taking direct orders from older members. Kimbrough (2003) acknowledges it was clear pledging members were second-class citizens as early as the 1930s. In February 1990, the national presidents and leaders of eight of the nine major Black fraternities and sororities met and with consensus, banned the pledge process. However, violence and risk continued to plague the membership process. There are three main implications of the ban regarding membership development in historically Black fraternities and sororities. These implications are explored through the lens of college students, fraternity and sorority staff, and college administrators.
Between the 1920's and 1990, pledging historically Black fraternities and sororities was a mode o... more Between the 1920's and 1990, pledging historically Black fraternities and sororities was a mode of cultural expression that became more violent over time (Kimbrough, 2003). The pledge process often consisted of walking in lines, dressing alike, and taking direct orders from older members. Kimbrough (2003) acknowledges it was clear pledging members were second-class citizens as early as the 1930s. In February 1990, the national presidents and leaders of eight of the nine major Black fraternities and sororities met and with consensus, banned the pledge process. However, violence and risk continued to plague the membership process. There are three main implications of the ban regarding membership development in historically Black fraternities and sororities. These implications are explored through the lens of college students, fraternity and sorority staff, and college administrators.
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