Sexual Violence and Greek Life in the time of COVID-19
Author:
Ariana Gambrell ’23Co-Authors:
Ariana Gambrell, Hannah Holt, Marisa Alkalay, Haley Griffin, Meghan Quinn, Laura Hart, Olivia Tzefronis, Lexi Handy, Twity Gitonga, Dr. Erica Delsandro and Dr. William FlackFaculty Mentor(s):
William Flack, PsychologyErica Delsandro, Women and Gender Studies
Funding Source:
Program for Undergraduate ResearchAbstract
Greek life is a predictor of engagement in hookup and party culture, which are associated with campus sexual assault. COVID-19 mitigations may have diminished the impact of Greek Life on victimization by limiting exposure to Greek events. Our findings indicate sexual violence is still more frequent among Greek affiliated students, particularly women. This and other literature suggests that Greek male-dominated party infrastructure may have continued to promote community victimization in spite of pandemic public health efforts.