Fraternities are the most likely place for US campus rapes. Should they be shut down?
Summary
Fraternities at US colleges have been linked to serious problems, including sexual assaults, hazing deaths, and drug crimes. Despite calls to shut them down, many universities keep fraternities because they are a big part of campus life and help attract students.Key Facts
- A gang rape by seven men at a Cornell fraternity in 2024 caused national outrage.
- Fraternities have a history of scandals, including hazing deaths and drug dealing.
- On average, two hazing-related deaths happen each year in the US.
- An 18-year-old died from alcohol poisoning during a fraternity initiation at Northern Arizona University in 2024.
- A 20-year-old died during a hazing ritual at Southern University, and the case led to criminal charges.
- At Penn State, fraternities were involved in a cocaine trafficking ring linked to hazing.
- Fraternities began in 1825 and remain an important social part of many campuses.
- Some historically Black fraternities provide important social support and career networks for students.
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