. Black Greek-Letter Fraternities and Masculinities
. Black Greek-Letter Fraternities and Masculinities
This chapter examines fraternity stereotypes by focusing on the tropes of the “Man’s Man,” “Ladies’ Man,” and “Gentleman” as they relate to three black Greek-letter fraternities (BGLFs): Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Omega Psi Phi. It shows how these relatively newfound cultural images are propelled in part by the racist imagery of black men as animals. After reviewing the literature on the historical formation of BGLFs, social identity, and stigma, the chapter explores how BGLFs interpret black manhood, how African American men construct identities, and how they survive in a cultural situation that can sometimes be hostile.
Keywords: stereotypes, black Greek-letter fraternities, Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, cultural images, social identity, stigma, manhood, African American men
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