Abstract
This
research paper discusses how fraternity men’s masculinity combined with
excessive amounts of alcohol lead to a multitude of problems. Such problems include sexual and physical
violence, over-the-top hazing events, injuries, and death. Binge drinking occurs on campuses all over the
country and is on the rise substantially among Greek organizations. Binge drinking occurs when a male drink five
beverages and women drink four beverages in a short period of time. Fraternity men consume much more than that on
a nightly basis because they feel the need to try and prove how manly they
actually are. When intoxicated, it is
like second nature for these men to act like they are on top of the food
chain. To curb this phenomena, we must
begin to find more effective solutions.
Solutions could be anywhere from new forms of masculinity counseling to
positive masculine growth. The only way
for these men to receive help is by letting others in, something that they
really are not familiar with. This is why
we must make conscious efforts that help men give in to counseling and help.
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