Citation

Mazar LA, Kirkner A. Violence Gend. 2016; 3(3): 132-138.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/vio.2015.0034

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Campus fraternity homes have long been associated as party houses with ample alcohol and sexual activity. The development of a party culture for universities and fraternities is associated with high levels of alcohol use. Alcohol consumption is a commonly cited risk factor for both perpetration and victimization of sexual violence. This review examines party culture as applied to campus climate, traditional gender roles, and rape culture with a focus on fraternity organizations. Fraternities as both a risk and protective factor are discussed. This review then discusses prevention program techniques of varying success with fraternity brothers and offers suggestions for future research and prevention programs.

Language: en