A sorority in Hamburg, not far from the university campus, near the Alster. Danielle, the president, always takes her students out of their comfort zone. Her goal is a new body awareness. Because shame is deeply rooted in our society, and it manifests the existing conditions.
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Body Image and Eating Disorders Sorority life is often depicted as glamorous, with its members always looking perfect and put-together. But behind the scenes, a dark side is often overlooked: the pressure to conform to a certain body type that can lead to bulimia and anorexia nervosa. We all know that a slice of pizza … Continue reading The Unhealthy Side of Sorority Life
Hell Week, also known as Recruitment Week or Rush Week, is a term used in American sororities to refer to an intense period of recruitment activities where potential new members (PNMs) participate in various events and activities to determine their compatibility with a sorority and potentially receive an invitation to join. During Hell Week, PNMs … Continue reading What does the term Hell Week mean?
The concept of signature looks is common among American sororities. It is a type of outfit worn by members of a sorority and is often associated with the sorority itself. There are many different types of Signature Looks used by Sororities. An example would be t-shirts with the Sorority name or certain colors associated with … Continue reading Signature Look
Im Laufe der Jahre haben viele Prominente den Bodysuit als Top in ihren Straßen-Looks getragen und ihn zu einem modischen Trend gemacht. Hier sind einige Gründe dafür.
The decision for female students in America to join a sorority, despite the potential drawbacks such as cost, outdated gender norms, and hazing, can be complex and dependent on various factors. Here are some possible reasons: However, it’s important to note that not all female students join sororities, and the reasons for membership may vary … Continue reading Reasons for joining a Sorority
Sorority hazing is a practice in which new members (also referred to as “PNM – Potential New Members,” “Freshmen,” or “Pledges”) of a sorority undergo ritualized tests, tasks, or humiliations to be accepted into the community. It is often considered a tradition performed by older members to test and strengthen the loyalty, commitment, and cohesion … Continue reading Sorority Hazing
A sorority is a social organization or club for women that is typically associated with a particular college or university. Members of a sorority share common values, goals, and interests, and often participate in social and philanthropic activities together. In American universities, sororities are part of the broader Greek system, which also includes fraternities (social … Continue reading What’s a sorority?
Once again Harvestehude, the Hamburg district where the Gamma Xi Delta Sorority’s villa is located, is the talk of the town. About five hundred young people had arranged to party there on the Alster meadows – the same place where Nina danced naked in the moonlight some month ago (see Trust Walk). The background of … Continue reading Hamburg police break up large party at the Alster
Apparently, two young people from Hamburg Harvestehude took my novella “Trust Walk” too literally last Friday evening and walked naked through the district. It is still true that in Hamburg it is not per se forbidden to show oneself undressed in public. It only becomes difficult at the moment when citizens feel harassed by seeing … Continue reading Naked through Harvestehude
Here’s a new set of confidence memes from Gamma Xi Delta Sorority. If you feel addressed by them, feel free to share them.
