fraternities

Commentary is circulating accusing Cornell University fraternities of a mass rape and describing a pervasive "culture of sadism and abuse" within Greek life. Critics argue hazing rituals, which humiliate new members and strip them of dignity, normalize violence and weed out empathy, making abuse systemic rather than isolated. The discussions are calling for scrutiny of fraternity culture at Cornell and beyond.

The president of Cornell University is moving to expel students over fraternity-related sexual assault, citing figures that men in fraternities are three times more likely to commit rape than non-members. Commenters highlight a culture of silence around these crimes, well known to fraternity members and university administrators, and debate over Greek life accountability.