Brotherhood: Gay Life in College Fraternities (Paperback)

~ Shane L. Windmeyer (Editor)

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Product Description

Since the 1998 publication of his groundbreaking book Out on Fraternity Row, editor and Lambda 10 Project founder Shane Windmeyer has witnessed many changes in the reception and treatment of gay fraternity members: "We have made tremendous progress on men coming out to their brothers and being more likely to find acceptance due to the credo 'once a brother, always a brother,' but the new challenge and logical next boundary to break down for the fraternity closet is rushing openly gay." His new book, Brotherhood, is a bold step in that direction. Windmeyer reveals a 10-year perspective of progress on gay issues within college fraternities and suggests a 10-year plan to continue educational efforts for further systemic implementation to combat homophobia in fraternities. Windmeyer and others involved in the Lambda 10 Project provide valuable articles on:

Hazing and homophobia
Trials and tribulations of rushing openly gay
How to be an ally to a gay brother
Passing sexual orientation in a fraternity nondiscrimination statement

And in addition to new, true accounts by gay fraternity members about their experiences coming out over the past decade, Brotherhood includes numerous stories by gay men concerning the reception they received when they did not hide their sexual orientation while rushing.

This is a must-read book for high school advisors, anyone involved in college life, and young men intent on rushing a fraternity.

Shane Windmeyer (Phi Delta Theta) is the co-editor of Out on Fraternity Row and the founder of the Lambda 10 Project, a clearinghouse for gay fraternity issues. His educational work as an activist on gay fraternity issues has been profiled in TIME, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Advocate, and Out, and on the websites UMagazine, mtvU, Salon, and elsewhere. He is also co-editor of Secret Sisters and the author of Inspiration for LGBT Students & Their Allies. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

About the Author

Shane Windmeyer is the coeditor of Out on Fraternity Row, and Secret Sisters.He is the founder of the Lambda 10 Project, a clearinghouse for gay fraternity issues. His work has been profiled in Time, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and on the Web sites UMagazine, mtvU, Salon, and elsewhere. He lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555838561
• ISBN-13: 978-1555838560
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,008,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars solid book, November 8, 2005

By	SAEguy - See all my reviews

Score another victory for the gay Greeks. This 2nd installment takes the groundbreaking work of "Out on Fraternity Row" to a higher level. This book manages to be informative, educational, and even a bit sexy. All in all, a good read.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Opening, October 5, 2005

By	Eric B. Asselstine (Solvang, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book that follows "Out on Fraternity Row". Although I have yet to read every account in this book, the diversity of these men's experiences makes the reader grab hold of reality and realize how "taboo" society has made homosexuality and how society is progressing and in some ways not progressing, even regressing. This book is a must have and a great teaching tool against homophobia and it sheds light on the fact that gays are normal people. BUY IT!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing Book, February 27, 2006

By	A. Womack - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This anthology of stories is a must-read for any person working with fraternity and sorority members. The experiences shared are heartfelt, sincere, comforting and eye-opening to the experience of men discovering their identity in the midst of a college fraternity experience. Just as well done as "Out on Fraternity Row", but even more powerful.