Students suggest holding parties at sorority houses to reduce sexual assault

In response to spikes in sexual assaults taking place on college campuses — particularly at fraternity houses — female students are calling into question whether or not holding parties in sorority houses can help decrease the number of sexual assaults that take place, The New York Times reported. 

Various female students have reported fraternity parties as being conducive to assault due to the amount of alcohol served as well the fact that members of fraternities where parties are held have the advantage of knowing the layout of the house, including all the exits. 

Not everyone agrees, however, that sorority houses serving alcohol and hosting parties will reduce the amount of sexual violence that takes place on campuses. University of Southern Mississippi student Kathryn Miller said that though in sorority parties, people would be more aware of their actions, "there still could be sexual assault upstairs. When people are under the influence, they're going to do what they want to do. It can happen anywhere, even in a sorority."

Some female students say they would rather let fraternities continue assuming the responsibilities and risks attributed to parties than begin hosting parties.

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