What are fraternities and sororities?
Q: What are fraternities and sororities?
A: They are social groups for college students, sometimes found in high schools, that exist mostly in the United States and Europe.
Q: What is the meaning of the Latin words frater and soror in relation to these groups?
A: Frater means "brother" and soror means "sister," which are used to show closeness between members and to denote whether the group is for men or women.
Q: Can women join fraternities?
A: Some fraternities are specifically for women, but most fraternities are only open to men.
Q: How are fraternities and sororities identified?
A: Each fraternity or sorority is given two or three Greek letters to call themselves, such as Alpha Phi or Alpha Chi Omega. Each chapter is then given another set of Greek letters to differentiate it from other chapters.
Q: Do fraternities and sororities have houses?
A: Some chapters have houses on or near the campus of the college where members can live.
Q: Are fraternities and sororities involved in community service?
A: Yes, many fraternities and sororities participate in community service.
Q: In which countries are fraternities and sororities most commonly found?
A: Fraternities and sororities are most commonly found in the United States and Europe.
