Social or general fraternities and sororities, in the North American fraternity system, are those that do not promote a particular profession (as professional fraternities are) or discipline (such as service fraternities and sororities). Instead, their primary purposes are often stated as the development of character, literary or leadership ability, or to serve a more simple social purpose. This list of social collegiate organizations; other types of social fraternal organizations can be found under List of general fraternities. Some organizations in this list have a specific major listed as a traditional emphasis. These organizations are social organizations which cater to students in those majors. Other organizations listed have a traditional emphasis in a specific religion or ethnic background, such as Christian fraternities and sororities. Despite this emphasis, most organizations have non-discrimination membership policies. Fraternity is usually understood to mean a social organization composed only of men, and sorority one of women, although many women's organizations and co-ed organizations also refer to themselves as fraternities. This list of collegiate North American fraternities and sororities is not exhaustive and does not attempt to include local organizations that do not have Wikipedia articles. Fraternities Active chapter are indicated in bold. Inactive fraternities are indicated in italic. Notes Sororities and women's fraternities Inactive sororities are indicated in italic. Notes Coeducational fraternities Coeducational fraternities permit both male and female members. Inactive chapters are indicated in italic. Notes See also Christian fraternity / Christian sorority Cultural interest fraternities and sororities Fraternities and sororities in Canada Fraternities and sororities in North America List of African-American Greek and fraternal organizations List of fraternities and sororities in France List of fraternities and sororities in the Philippines List of fraternities and sororities in Puerto Rico List of Jewish fraternities and sororities List of Latino Greek-letter organizations List of LGBT and LGBT-friendly fraternities and sororities Professional fraternities and sororities Service fraternities and sororities References Social fraternities and sororities Social fraternities and sororities Social fraternities and sororities