The generation of the millennials is one completely different than others seen before; from strong ties to electronic devices, virtual socialization, new ideals and altered gender norms, it is clear that much has changed. Within the millennials there is a subculture known as the ‘Greek Community’ which consists of young men and women belonging to exclusive groups called sororities or fraternities. Although this culture was formed long before their time, it is still an extremely prevalent part of life for current students across North America. The nature of these groups has shaped a different kind of outlook on simple tasks, like housework, from not only the rest of their generation, but also between the two genders who are members. Millennials have taken great strides to eliminate gender norms and build bridges between class structures, however, the exclusive, ‘old-boys club’ style culture that Greek organizations partake in has had little change as time has progressed. Millennial men and women who are members of the Greek Community have very traditional, privileged views on housework and how it should be handled due to the nature of the organizations in which they belong.
Due to the fact that fraternities and sororities are exclusive by nature, when it comes to many aspects of housework they have extremely similar views. All organizations have expensive yearly fees, called dues, which every member must pay in order to be involved in the group. This in itself automatically creates a divide in who can join these organizations – because the cost is so high, only upper and upper-middle class students/families can afford and take part in it. The expensive nature of these organizations allows only those who come from a privileged background to join and thus forming a class structure between the haves and have nots (members and non-members). In both cases, you must essentially try out to be a member (in a period called rush) and t...