Final Paper--> Greek Life!

     When someone says fraternity what comes to mind? Everything from designer labels to hazing to Animal House. Hazing is one of the most heated topics in the greek world. Many people stereotype fraternities and sororites as being a cult like group that forces it's members to binge drink and do immoral acts. Is this stereotype true? People who are not involved with the Greek system would say yes the stereotype is true, just listen to the horror stories on the news. How can Greek Life be looked down on and criticized so much when many of the countries leaders and influencial figures have been active members to their chapters? Also is being involved in Greek life during college years beneficial or harmful?
     Greek life on college campuses sometimes carries a negative connotation. People who often degrade members of fraternities and sororities are usually not in one themselves. Greek life is much more than what Animal House or Legally Blone stereotype and is often beneficial to those who are actively involved. What the stereotypes fail to portray would be the bonds of brotherhood (or sisterhood), the leadership skills aquired, networking opportunities and the importance of philanthropies. In the past it is true that hazing was apart of fraternities and sororities. Today, things are much different and if a chapter were to be caught hazing any member, initiated or not, they could not only be kicked off their campus, but the president could also face jail time.

Outline:
Introduction:
-pose questions
-lay foundation for ideas

Body:
-thesis
-main points
   -sister/brotherhood
   -importance of academics
   -philanthropies
   -networking
   -leadershipskills
-things to 'debunk'
   -hazing
      -+other organizations (athletics) are also big hazers!
   -partying
   -money issue
-Compare to the stereotypes in movies
   -Animal House
   -Legally Blonde
   -Old School
-Conclusion
   -give final lasting impression!