Are fraternities inherently misogynistic?

This unofficial policy is inherently misogynistic and promotes rape culture by operating on the assumption that a higher ratio of women to men increases a frat boy's chances of “scoring.” In an age when fraternities are trying to dispel negative stereotypes, they need to abolish sexist policies like the ratio. read more

Many fraternity chapters choose to be single-sex associations for the same reason that sororities do. The fraternity members are in a place in their lives where they would prefer to live in a male-centric environment and associate primarily with other men. That does not necessarily follow as misogynistic. read more

Fraternities are good, look at the brotherhood; fraternities are misguided, they need Bystander Intervention Training (BIT); fraternities are neutral parties, the problem is alcohol. People avoid condemning fraternities as a whole institution. read more

Like all things, It Depends. The question proceeds from the false assumption that fraternities behave as a consistent bloc. Many single-sex Greek organizations promote gender equity and respectful treatment of other human beings. Many only pay lip service. Each chapter has its own microculture to confront. read more