Black Fraternities and Sororities

Age?

Under 18

Gender?

Female

What is your ethnicity/ethnicities?

African American

Do you agree with Greek life as a whole?

Somewhat

Rate your knowledge of historically black fraternities and sororities.

6

There are nine historically Black Greek letter organizations called the Divine Nine. Which ones do you know?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

Are you currently a part of a Greek organization?

No

If so what organization are you affiliated with?

If you are not currently fraternity or sorority in a have you ever thought about pledging or joining one?

Maybe

Do you feel that it is much harder to join a black fraternity and sorority then for a white fraternity or sorority?

Yes

Do you feel that there are stereotypes about black fraternities and sororities?

Yes

If you answered yes what are some of the stereotypes that you have heard?

Aka's are stuck up and perfect.

Do you feel like black fraternities and sororities have a stronger bond then white fraternities and sororities?

Somewhat

Do you feel like it is acceptable for whites to join historically black fraternities and sororities?

Yes

Do you feel like it is acceptable for blacks to join white fraternities and sororities?

Yes

Do you feel that people join fraternities and sororities for the wrong reasons?

Somewhat

What is the main reason(s) why you feel that people join fraternities and sororities?

Because of stereotypes that they heard

Do you have any members of your family that are a part of a Greek organization?

Yes

Do you think that there are any benefits of joining fraternities and sororities?

Yes

Do you feel that they are any negative aspects of joining a fraternity or sorority?

Yes