Fraternities and Campus Sexual Violence: Risk, Protection, and Prevention
Abstract
Campus fraternity homes have long been associated as party houses with ample alcohol and sexual activity. The development of a party culture for universities and fraternities is associated with high levels of alcohol use. Alcohol consumption is a commonly cited risk factor for both perpetration and victimization of sexual violence. This review examines party culture as applied to campus climate, traditional gender roles, and rape culture with a focus on fraternity organizations. Fraternities as both a risk and protective factor are discussed. This review then discusses prevention program techniques of varying success with fraternity brothers and offers suggestions for future research and prevention programs.
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Violence and Gender
Volume 3 • Issue Number 3 • September 2016
Pages: 132 - 138
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