Fraternity

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Meet Jake, a new freshman grappling with social awkwardness and the desire for brotherhood, and Oliver, a dedicated chapter president striving to protect his fraternity's reputation amid police encounters. Their intertwined stories shed light on the rising number of students joining fraternities despite negative headlines. To uncover the reality of fraternity life in the twenty-first century, Robbins engaged with countless brothers from less-publicized chapters, revealing that many fraternities can serve as safe havens for men. This book transcends mere storytelling, offering a crucial exploration of the transition from boyhood to manhood. It integrates psychology, current events, neuroscience, and interviews to examine contemporary masculinity and its implications for students and their families. Through candid discussions on identity, sex, social media, drinking, peer pressure, gender roles, and pornography, it presents a nuanced perspective on college boys. At a vulnerable age, these young men navigate a complex coming-of-age journey in a society that often stigmatizes them for their gender, seeking to forge their own paths to manhood while facing these challenges.