The Facts
Below is an ongoing compilation of researched facts behind the damaging aspects of IFC and Panhel.
Fraternity men are 3x more likely to commit rape than non-greek peers
Fraternity and sorority members have less interest in cross-racial interaction
Students involved in fraternities and sororities have less interest in cross‐racial interaction, as well as substantially less interest in social justice issues or other types of inclusion.
Female participants in recruitment score higher on self-objectification and eating disordered behavior
Women who participated in recruitment scored higher on self‐objectification and eating disordered behavior and attitudes (especially regarding bulimia) compared to nonparticipants.
71% of those who endure hazing suffer from persistent negative consequences
These consequences may include but are not limited to:
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Physical, emotional, and/or mental instability
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Post-traumatic stress syndrome
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Illness or hospitalization
Fraternities and sororities focus on higher socioeconomic status and attractiveness during recruitment
Fraternities and sororities place particular focus on higher socioeconomic status and attractiveness in selection of prospective members.
40 people died from hazing at a university between 2007 and 2017
Over 200 university hazing deaths have occurred since 1838, with 40 deaths between 2007 and 2017 alone. Alcohol poisoning is the biggest cause of death.