I think women join sororities for the same reasons today as they did ten years ago. The mindset of the typical 18 yr old is that she wants to be accepted, belong to a social group, have a frame of reference, etc. Yes, there are more women in college today, but we have to take into account the profile of the "non-traditional" student. This term is used widely at colleges and universities to describe students attending college for the first time who are:
1. over 24, and/or
2. married, and/or
3. has children, and/or
4. works full-time
There is a decline in "traditional" students, which affects many student activities, such as the Greek System. The Greek System historically provides said support for the "traditional" 18-23 set, but for many who are married, have children, or work full-time, may not see any benefits or practicalities of going Greek. Of course, there are exceptions, as we have seen the inquiries on this board. I am, of course, speaking in a broad, general sense. Perhaps Greek organizations should tweek the marketing and programming to be more attractive to non-traditionals. I do believe that alumnae initiation is a positive step in that direction.
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