From Slate Magazine · Susan Matthews · · 1m 40s
Cornell Frat Ban Sparks Debate Over Greek Life
Dartmouth alum reflects on how fraternities devalue women and why Cornell banned the 'Cornell Seven' frat.
In brief
Dartmouth alum reflects on how fraternities devalue women and why Cornell banned the 'Cornell Seven' frat. Dartmouth alum explains how fraternities devalue women and why Cornell banned the 'Cornell Seven' frat. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Dartmouth's Greek Life
Dartmouth was almost incomprehensibly Greek with two-thirds of upperclassmen affiliated.
Frat Benefits
Fraternities owned houses, land, and generations of alumni money while sororities had no assets.
Cornell Ban
Cornell banned Chi Phi after the 'Cornell Seven' sexual assault case.
Jane Doe's Experience
Jane Doe tried to convince herself the assault was fine until she realized it wasn't.
Frat Hazing
Dartmouth frats had vomit pools, omelets made of vomit, and beer poured down pledges' ass cracks.
Cornell's Response
Cornell banned Chi Phi and imposed a party moratorium for the rest of the academic year.
Why Frats Persist
Universities fear backlash and alumni support frats to relive their glory days.
Long-Term Impact
Dartmouth alumni now see fraternities as a system that devalues women and needs reform.
The Dehumanization
Frat brothers dehumanized Jane Doe by treating her as an available body without consequences.
Cornell's Ban
Cornell banned Chi Phi and imposed a party moratorium for the rest of the academic year.
Why Frats Persist
Universities fear backlash and alumni support frats to relive their glory days.
Long-Term Impact
Dartmouth alumni now see fraternities as a system that devalues women and needs reform.
The Dehumanization
Frat brothers dehumanized Jane Doe by treating her as an available body without consequences.
The big picture
Dartmouth alum explains how fraternities devalue women and why Cornell banned the 'Cornell Seven' frat.
