...study and definition of terms. Background of the Study Fraternities exist now a day, these days fraternities are common among college students.. The word fraternities came from the Latin word, frater and soror, meaning ‘’brother’’ and ‘’sister ‘’respectively. From the beginning, the norms and values of fraternities were independent of the college environment. Since the founding of Kappa Alpha at Union College (in Schenectady, New York) in 1825 as the oldest secret brotherhood of a social nature, fraternities developed with different personalities and histories on each campus. The trappings of an idealized ancient Greece were added to those of Freemasonry to create secret societies dedicated to bringing together young men who were seeking conviviality. Members historically met weekly in a student dormitory room or rented facility for social and intellectual fellowship. To fight the monotony of mid-nineteenth-century colleges, fraternities institutionalized various escapes of a social nature. In our time many of the students who study at the university are involved in fraternities and became a big problem with the university because many of the students participating here have neglected their studies and the others were lost due to hazing.And most of the students involved in fraternities and unaware of their parents. Based on the researchers’ observations here in DCSP, many students are involved in fraternities. Usually, the first year students are taking a Bachelor...
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...African American fraternities play a significant role informing lives of many African Americans to become apart of the society. Me joining an African American fraternities is a big factor to me. it’s a big factor because, I will be one of the first people in my family to become apart of a fraternity. Where I am from there are no fraternities and sororities. People don’t understand the values and existence of African American fraternities. By me joining one, I’m showing others the values and existence of these great organizations. I’d also give back to the communities and excel in life. Reflection plays a big role in me joining a fraternity. Reflection is the change in direction, so by me making a great decision like this, whatever I do in the future can reelect on others and inspire them to choose a great path in joining one of the great organizations like I will. Me joining a fraternity says a lot, it says I’m willing to change, willing to expand and build my networking skills. By me becoming a member of a fraternity I will learn to work efficiently with others and learn how to confront inappropriate behavior. Joining a fraternity shows that I want to be involved in my community and do something positive. It would also teach me to be aware and celebrate diversity. The reason why I think I am a great asset to a fraternity is because, I’m a leader to my peers, I’m great at working with others, respectful, friendly, full of ideas and full of life. What is reflection? Reflection...
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...Chapter 1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY A fraternity is an organization, formed chiefly for social purposes having secret rites and name consisting of Greek letters. Fraternities get a lot of bad publicity as with that hazing problems at many colleges and universities, but there is another side to fraternities that many people do not see. Fraternities do have plenty of social events, service projects and other school and community related events. There are several factors such as personal, social, emotional and community factors that influence students to join fraternities. In order to join a fraternity, a neophyte has to undergo different rites or servicing in order to be accepted. The frequent reason that students join fraternity is for brotherhood and a place to belong. A special bond is formed between fraternity brothers. They will be there and will do almost anything for each other. Whether these set of friends make or break the student’s academic career, maybe hard to differentiate if a member is having too much fun. It sometimes depends on the individuals on how they will handle their selves as they join fraternities. But regardless, a fraternity is like any other group: what you get out of it depends on who you are and how you handle it .The problem focused on the involvement population/students in fraternities. Presently, the school/community does not recognize the presence of fraternities in the campus/population and have implied rules concerning this matter. But then...
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...Chapter One Introduction Fraternities and sororities are organizations that play vital roles in one’s college life, the educative community of colleges and universities, and the society that these organizations are in. These organizations are present in about eighty-five percent of all the colleges and universities around the world. Commonly referred to as Greek societies these organizations provide great opportunities for college students to develop their skills and appreciate their interests with peers whom they call and consider brothers or sisters. Being part of a Greek society poses a number of advantages to individuals that are in their college years. Membership in a fraternity or sorority gives students the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy college life while still excelling academically. These organizations provide greater fields for their members to excel in what they do best and discover more things and gain more knowledge about themselves. These Greek organizations present wider social and career networking thus making school and employment easier for their members. But while Greek societies present such number of advantages, the brotherhood or sisterhood also has its own set of disadvantages especially for new recruits, pledges and neophytes. Cases of abusive initiation rites, criminal behaviors and sexual assaults are frequently acquainted to the concept of Greek societies most especially fraternities. Due to these Greek societies are also frequently...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Fraternities, sororities and social fellowships offer the opportunity to come in contact with new people who share similar interests and values and who will become your friends for life. Fraternity and sororities (from the latten words frater and soror, meaning “brother” and “sister” respectively) are fraternal social organizations for undergraduate student. Similar, but less common, organizations also exist for secondary school student. These organizations bring out the best in their members through strong friendships and common goals. Most importantly, fraternities, sororities and social fellowships have an impact on their members’ lives in many ways, offering learning and life experiences through their core values of community service, friendship, leadership and scholarship. The formal installation of a social network is certainly a core and often-noted benefit of being in a fraternity or sorority. In joining a fraternity, one must undergo the initiation rites better known as hazing. Hazing particularly the violent kind has invaded most of our institutions. It is now prevalent in schools even in police and military academies. Hazing, as we all know, systematically develops a culture of violence among the youth. Hazing is hazing whether it results in death, mutilation or years of pain or whether it is done inside or outside the school or institution. LOCAL In the article “Fraternal Fury” written by Argee Guevara, he stated that there is something...
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...7 Disadvantages of Joining a Fraternity The benefits of joining a fraternity or sorority are many, and it's important to realize that Greek life in college has a lot of impressive things to offer. It's also important, however, to realize that there might be some challenges. So just what do you need to be aware of before officially pledging? 1. You might be stereotyped by your fellow students. Even if you had a great impression of fraternities and sororities before you came to college -- and an even better one once you learned about all the great initiatives your school's Greek organizations do -- not all students share the same perception. Ignorant or well-informed, your fellow students might stereotype you once they know you belong to a certain Greek house. And while there might not be much you can do about that, it's important to at least keep in mind. 2. You might be stereotyped by faculty.You might be having an amazing, life-changing experience as a member of your fraternity or sorority. But your professors -- who were, after all, college students themselves once -- might not have had as great of an experience during their own undergraduate years. Or they could have had problems in the past with students from your particular organization. While you are your own person and should be judged accordingly, just be aware of the perceptions some faculty members might have about how you spend your time outside of class. 3. You might be stereotyped by future employers. While your...
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...Peers and delinquency: Juvenile Gangs, Groups and Fraternities 12/03/2010 Juvenile Delinquency Dr. Ibe By Shantrevia Jordan Nowadays we often hear about peer groups and how peers influence people. Everyone in the world belongs to a peer group. They are not only for kids. Peer groups are social groups consisting of people who are equal in such respects as age, education or social class. Members of a particular peer group often have similar interests and backgrounds bonded by the premise of sameness. Studies have shown that kids and young adults join peer groups to find a place in a valued group that gives them a sense of belonging; to identify and master tasks that are generally recognized as having value and therefore can earn respect by acquiring skill to cope with them; to acquire a sense of worth as a person; and to develop reliable and predictable relationships with other people, especially a few close friends and loved ones. Peer groups can have a negative or positive influence when it comes to their purposes. Gangs have been known to be negative peer groups that usually perform delinquent activities. On the other hand, fraternities are known to be positive educational groups that help nurture the community. A gang is a perfect example of a delinquent peer group. A gang is a group of people, through the organization, formation, and establishment of an assemblage, that share a common identity. In current usage it typically denotes...
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...Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Background of the Study Today’s teenagers generation are more curious especially on things that are new to them, that’s why some of them are joining peer groups that offers sense of brotherhood and acceptance. It enables young people to express their selves without fear of rejection or exclusion. Friends and barkadas serves as the avenue where you can initiate your first steps towards adulthood. In teenagers perception the word “new” is adventurous, exciting, and enjoyable. Fraternity is an ongoing group of people that have a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in unlawful or criminal activity (Hess 2010). In the United States there are large number of Filipino gang membership around the Southern California region (SoCal) and generally the entire West Coast region. Due to their Hispanic culture they are more assimilated with other Latino gangs. There are thousands of Filipino gang members which mostly center around the California region, Chicago, New York, and Miami. They represent a diverse array of backgrounds and affiliations with some being with the Bloods, Crips, Sureños, Norteños, Peoples, and Folks. A number of gangs in the Philippines are known to be active around the nation, the majority being centered in Manila with locations in and around the general Metro Manila region. One of the most infamous areas in the City is Tondo, Manila. Tondo is known to be the...
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...“KAPATIRAN”: The Reasons that Contributes to the Willingness of Students of University of the Philippines in Joining Fraternities A thesis Proposal presented to the Faculty Members of the UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY General San Miguel Street. Sangandaan, Caloocan City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY By: Paalisbo, Gay Lord Severino, Daisy ann 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page……………………………..……………………………………………………. Approval Sheet…................................................................................................................... Ackwoeledgement……………….…………………………………………………………. Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction…………………..……………………………………………… Background of the Study……………….……………….…………………… Statement of the Problem……………………….…………….………………. Hypothesis………………………………………….…………….…………… Significance of the study……………..……………………………….………. Scope and Limitations…………………………………………………….…… Conceptual and Theoretical Framework………………………….…………….. Definition of terms…………………………………………………..…………. Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Related Foreign Literature………………………………………………………………. Related Local Literature…………………………………………………………………… Related Studies…………………………………………………………………………… Chapter II METHODOLOGY AND DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES Research Design……………………………………………………………………………...
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...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Fraternity is an organized society of men associated together in companionship dedicated for a certain goal that will benefit its members (Buttermilch, 2014). Fraternities typically have some professional development and service opportunities. It offers support network for college students. Its core elements are brotherhood and social interaction. But the social demands and time commitments of fraternities may be destruction to academic studies and other personal goals of students in school (Kokemuller, 2014). Fraternities and sororities exist outside North America, most notably in the Philippines and in some European countries, but for the most part they are a decidedly American institution. Some types of fraternities emphasize service to the community, professional advancement, or scholastic achievement. Fraternities or sororities often have a so-called hazing. According to graceful1 (2008) in her article “Hazing Issue in Fraternities”, hazing has been around for more than a century, one cannot expect the practice of hazing to stop all together. Possible solutions that may decrease, and eventually put a stop to hazing, include better education about fraternity hazing, and more intervention from college administrators. Through this, fraternities can be restored to their intended purpose: providing moral and social support for college students. According to Melanie Gueco (2010), the Philippines’ very first brotherhood was the...
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...the western world and some cults. Today in the present day brotherhood or brethren is still present, in the forms of fraternities. Fraternities or in Greek means brotherhood of male college students. In this study we can know or define the moral and social values of fraternity members. Statement of the Problem This study would be conducted to know that Joining fraternities affects the moral and -social values of its members. Specifically this study aims to answer the following questions: 1. What Moral values do they get? 2. What Social values do they attain? 3. Is there a hazing or physical contact to people who wants to join? 4. What kind of brotherhood are they? 5. Who is initiating the people who want to join? 6. How many members are still active? Significance of the study This study will try to find out that joining fraternities affects the moral and social values of its members especially college students. The period of research is from July 23 to August 31 of 2012. Audio interviews would be recorded in order for the researcher to record data or answers that would be able to give a light to the study. The research would be able to give a brighter meaning of fraternities in the society of today. It would also be essential to clear the name or the meaning of fraternities because in today’s perception of fraternities it has a devilish or darker meaning to the society. Scope and Limitation The research would conducted on the outside...
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...FRATERNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG BSMT STUDENTS A Research Paper Presented to Mr. Bernie S. Bayogos Mentor, Research and Evaluation Iloilo State College of Fisheries College of Maritime Studies Tiwi Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the subject Research 311 - Research and Evaluation By: Ezekiel A. Majano 1st semester, S.Y. 2012-2013 APPROVAL SHEET A research paper entitled “FRATERNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG BSMT STUDENTS”, prepared and submitted by Ezekiel A. Majano in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research 311 - Research and Evaluation is hereby accepted. Bernie S. Bayogos, MAEM Subject –Teacher BOOTS D. Arroz, MAEd. Reader –Critic AMALIA D. Dohina, MILE-Soc. Sci. Reader-Critic Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research 311- Research and Evaluation. Bernie S. Bayogos, MAEM Subject –Teacher Date TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page TITTLE PAGE i APPROVAL SHEET ii ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii DEDICATION iv ABSTRACT v LIST OF TABLES vi LIST OF FIGURES vii LIST OF APPENDICES viii I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Statement...
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...POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STA. MESA, MANILA THE EFFECT OF THE SOCIAL FACTORS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE SELECTED STUDENTS IN THE BACHELOR IN BUSINESS TEACHER EDUCATION OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SBUMITTED BY: FLORENTINO, MARJORIE S. BENLOT, ZENNY T. FIESTADA, NATALIE JANE F. BBTE III-3D SUBMITTED TO: DR. CAROLINE SUMANDE I. INTRODUCTION College is a very big environment to be adopted by new students. In order for them to adjust in this kind of environment, they tend to socialize in the many activities inside the institution. But in socializing with the different people and communities inside the campus has also an effect on their academic performance. Those social factors include organizations, fraternities, sports activities, and romantic relationships. Students socialize more often in college because it is a big community that needs the culture and rules to be learned or else a student will be left behind on what to do inside the institution. These rules and culture cannot be found only in books. It can be also found and learned through interaction with the co-learners and the teachers because there are times that the rules are changing based on the time, place, and people. But there are still some students who tend to explore more on the campus by joining the said social activities. The negative side of their participation in these activities is that they have a tendency to give more time than to study...
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...FRATERNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG BSMT STUDENTS A Research Paper Presented toMr. Bernie S. Bayogos Mentor, Research and Evaluation Iloilo State College of Fisheries College of Maritime Studies TiwiBarotac Nuevo,Iloilo In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the subject Research 311 -Research and Evaluation By: Ezekiel A. Majano 1stsemester, S.Y. 2012-2013 APPROVAL SHEET A research paper entitled “FRATERNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG BSMT STUDENTS”, prepared and submitted by Ezekiel A. Majano in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research 311-Research and Evaluation is hereby accepted. Bernie S. Bayogos, MAEM Subject –Teacher BOOTS D. Arroz, MAEd. Reader –Critic AMALIA D. Dohina,MILE-Soc. Sci. Reader-Critic Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research 311- Research and Evaluation. Bernie S. Bayogos, MAEM Subject –Teacher Date TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page TITTLE PAGE i APPROVAL SHEET ii ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii DEDICATION iv ABSTRACT v LIST OF TABLES vi LIST OF FIGURES vii LIST OF APPENDICES viii I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Hypothesis Theoretical and Conceptual Framework Significance of...
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...FRATERNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG BSMT STUDENTS A Research Paper Presented to Mr. Bernie S. Bayogos Mentor, Research and Evaluation Iloilo State College of Fisheries College of Maritime Studies Tiwi Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the subject Research 311 - Research and Evaluation By: Ezekiel A. Majano 1st semester, S.Y. 2012-2013 APPROVAL SHEET A research paper entitled “FRATERNITY INVOLVEMENT AMONG BSMT STUDENTS”, prepared and submitted by Ezekiel A. Majano in partial fulfillment for the course Research 311-Research and Evaluation is hereby accepted. Bernie S. Bayogos, MAEM Subject –Teacher BOOTS D. Arroz, MAEd. Reader –Critic AMALIA D. Dohina, MILE-Soc. Sci. Reader-Critic Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research 311- Research and Evaluation. Bernie S. Bayogos, MAEM Subject –Teacher Date TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page TITTLE PAGE i APPROVAL SHEET ii ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii DEDICATION iv ABSTRACT v LIST OF TABLES vi LIST OF FIGURES vii LIST OF APPENDICES viii I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Statement of the Problem ...
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