Motivations for Queer Women of Color to Join Culturally Based Sororities

Abstract

This critical narrative inquiry explored the motivations for Queer Women of Color to join culturally based sororities. Using Muñoz’s concept of disidentifications, we found that participants made strategic decisions when navigating the sorority membership process as well as in deciding what organization to join. Findings showed the importance of race/ethnicity, sexuality and gender, and other important connections to individual identities in participants’ motivations. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Notes

¹ The term culturally based sororities and fraternities also includes LGBTQ-based organizations. This study focused specifically on those whose purpose focused on racially and ethnically minoritized people.

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Funding

This work was supported by the ACPA Commission for Student Involvement.