The idea of fraternity can be linked to concepts such as camaraderie and friendship.
From the Latin fraternitas , brotherhood is the affection and bond between brothers or between those who treat each other as such . The concept is synonymous with brotherhood , friendship and camaraderie .
For example: "In a gesture of brotherhood, the chancellor visited the neighboring country to express the support and solidarity of the government" , "Marcos and I have been united by a relationship of brotherhood since we were three years old" , "Brotherhood It broke when you betrayed me .
Fraternity in universities
Fraternal organizations are those whose members behave like a brotherhood. Fraternities are common in North American universities and in some European and Latin American universities, as well as in many secret societies (with strict organizations, confidentiality agreements, etc.): "If a member of the fraternity is in trouble, we have the obligation to help him » , «The fraternity has always been with me in the most difficult moments» , «I would like to join the fraternity, but they have not initiated me yet» .
It is worth mentioning that fraternities and sororities (their female version) in the university environment respond to certain administrative councils, such as that of Inter-Fraternities and that of Multicultural Organizations. On the other hand, there is an office dedicated exclusively to matters related to these communities, which depend on the Dean of Students and which function as a link between the University and its students .
An Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs has the mission of helping students organize to promote the principles of service, leadership, honor and education. It is worth mentioning that these university communities have been closely linked to social work for more than a century. In addition to the possibility of developing on a personal level and discovering in oneself the ability to solve problems, fraternities and sororities promote philanthropic acts.
A fraternity can be a group that brings together students from a university.
The vision of Hollywood
Hollywood doesn't usually do a good job of promoting its college student communities: its top-grossing films typically show fraternity and sorority kids engaging in all sorts of illegal activities, lying to avoid retaliation from authorities, and maintain their scholarships, and fiercely despise those who do not belong to their groups.
However, while such twisted stories are also part of reality, many university organizations dedicate much of their time and efforts to charitable causes , inside and outside the confines of their establishments, even at the national level. It is common for fraternities and sororities to join forces in holding various annual events to raise funds and make donations to various research centers (such as the American Heart Society, Ronald McDonald House, and Habitat for Humanity), with the hope to leave a mark on his country even before earning his diploma.
Far from the crazy initiation tests that movies associate with fraternities, official recruitment lasts approximately a couple of weeks and consists of activities that revolve around respect, trust and loyalty . It is important to highlight that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited during this process and that its participation is absolutely optional, as is the commitment to join the community once completed.
Honor societies can also be considered fraternities. These organizations recognize the excellence of their members as equals. The Boy Scouts and the Order of the Arrow are examples of honor societies.
Fraternity in philosophy and as the name of a municipality
For philosophy , fraternity is good correspondence and union between people with a strong emotional bond. The concept appears as religious dogma in the Bible and has been taught as a philosophical principle since the Greek and Roman Stoics. The notion is part of the motto of the French republic ( "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" ).
Fraternidad , finally, is a municipality in the department of Ocotepeque ( Honduras ). It is subdivided into four villages and more than thirty hamlets.