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I would like to say that I am a memeber of an all white sorority. I am an African American. I do argee with Phikappa, there are other chapters that do discriminate against minorities. I have not been accepted by memebers of different chapters, which is totally frustrating. I joined my chapter because they saw the real me, not skin color. It's really hard. My school is not that diverse. We only have 1 NPHC chapter here Zeta Phi Beta. And 3 NPC and 2 IFC. There have been minorities in the frats here but not in the sororites. I will say this when I came through rush in the fall of 2000, there were 3 African American goin through rush and we all joined the same sorority :D imagine that. That was the most and only time that minorities ever went through our school's rush. My pledge class we had 10 girls (were a small school) and 5 of us were minorities. I will say that I am very proud to be in my sorority, I have learned from them and have learned from me. That's the way it should be, a learning experience.
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I just wanted to say how great it was to read the article... It contained one of my sisters AVIVA who I find to be one of the strongest individuals I have met... to me she's not my "white sister" but rather the sweet, dedicated, and intelligent woman who I know as my sister. She is on our national board and has served as a role model to all of our sisters whatever color they may be.... Just wanted to also say that at my house (we've been around for only three years) that we have two mexican sisters and have pledged African American women as well.... the potential in a sister does not lie in their skin color but in their mind.... brown suga alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. |
The Greek system in Long Beach is an accurate representation of the campus as a whole racially. We have everything in every house, we have white girls, latina women, african-american women, and pacific-islander women. I know that when Sigma Kappa looks at women during recruitment, race is not even an issue. We judge a woman based on how she interacts with the group and how well her personality meshes with ours.
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YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
Thank you ALL so much for the GREAT insight into GLO's around the country! We all know that this is not a perfect world, and neither is Greek life. But, there is progress being made, and not just at the smaller schools. My dad is a Omega Psi Phi, and my mom is a Delta Sigma Theta, as is my sister, and 4 aunts. So, they were all a little disappointed when I didn't join the Q's. But, they know that college life is short, and you gotta go where you feel the most comfortable, and not worry about what others think. Friendship and brotherhood/sisterhood should be color-blind, and what is important is getting the best members for your chapter-men and women who will help the chapter grow and develop. Thanks again all, and I look forward to more posts... Sincerely, PhiKappaPsiMan... |
I understand you Dovegal. I know I was thinking about rushing NPC, but in the back of my mind I was like some of these girls will see me as a minority first and not as a sister. In reality, no matter what org. you pledge, you are going to have some people that you might not like and who might not like you. It is a matter of respecting that person and the fact that you both share similar ideas and goals.
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I wish I could say my campus is as diverse, but it isn't.
Out of seven NPC sororities there are probably two or three african american sisters. I wish that there were more, but we have a problem here. 6% of my school's population is non caucasian. There are currently 7 NPHC groups on my campus and they have 50% of the african american population on campus in them. That being said there are now 11 IFC groups here and they have quite a few non caucasian members. Even Farmhouse, which is known for it's redneck country boys, has members that are not white. Now, there are sisters with ethnicity in each sorority, I believe. We have sisters with asian and latino backrounds in my chapter. There are other asian and latino sisters in the other chapter. If you want current numbers, though, I can give you our greek life office's number and you can contact our advisor. I am sure he could help you find out the exact numbers, but it is really really sad. Out of 420 PNM's last fall only one face was not white. I want more diversity in the chapters here, I just don't know how to achieve that. And honestly I don't think most of the chapters on my campus care except a few. |
O.K. everyone...
Another question. Do you think that it is easier for a IFC fraternity to have non-white members than a NPC sorority? Think about it... |
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I would say yes but that's just me looking around at what's going on...
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I have no idea why there are more minority males in fraternitites. That is a good question. I just want to say thanks to lilsnake for your supporting words :) I will say that the negative comments have not put a bad name on Sigma Kappa. I love everything that Sigma Kappa stands for but I have notice that some chapters forget what it does stand for.
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Fraternities conduct rush much differently than NPC sororities. Fraternity rush is not nearly as structured, and bids are given out more frequently -- some guys are offered bids in the summertime before even setting foot on campus as a freshman. There isn't any bid matching or house cutting with fraternities like there is with sororities, so there's less chance of someone not getting into a house that they like (and that likes them). Also, many guys join later in their college years, after they've made friends with fraternity members and have seen what Greek life has to offer, so just because a guy doesn't join as a freshman doesn't mean he won't be accepted later on. On the other hand, NPC sororities have very strict rules governing Rush, so the process is not as "open" as fraternity rush is. Most girls join during formal rush while they are freshmen, and most sororities prefer to select younger women as opposed to upper classmen so that they have members who will be dedicated for several years instead of just one or two. (Fraternities don't seem to care about age/college level as much, although this may be an incorrect assumption on my part.) Also, Panhellenic creates quotas for NPC sororities during Rush and, if a sorority reaches quota after formal Rush, then they cannot actively recruit new members until a slot comes up in the chapter such as a senior graduating or someone transferring schools or going alumna. So, many times, this quota keeps interested girls (minority or otherwise) from joining throughout the year. This being said, I don't have a problem with the way that Panhellenic Council governs Rush. I think it is conducted in the best way possible, and that quotas definitely play an important role in helping to keep all of the sororities on campus, from the largest to the smallest, successful and vital. However, I can certainly see how the many rules of NPC rush could keep some college girls from joining a house they love, and one that loves them in return. So, I suppose that my opinion here is that it's easier for minority men to join fraternities moreso than minority women to join sororities because, in many cases, it's easier overall for men to join a GLO than a woman to join a GLO. It's not really a race issue as much as it is a rush issue. |
While I am a White Male of a White Greek Organization, I hate Niggars, Chinks, Spicts, wet backs, Red People, purple people, or anyone else that is not White!
Did I cover it all? One of the finest moments I have had in my life is talking with Brother Rodney---- Who is Afro American in a Limo upon the death of My and Our Patroness. He is a fine Brother Who I am Proud to call a Brother! I am envesious of some of my greek members who do not go out to get a tan! I burn like hell but tan! S, N, E, and many others dont have to work on it! So What! It dont rub off people! I Will be more than proud to Kiss any of the Ladys of any Soroity when we can get together and meet, I will hug and shake hands with the Many Brothers of different Fraternitys that I have met! We are all some what the same, the love for our Organizations and the people who we deal with everyday on this site! We are the Best Of The Best and do not ever forget it! :cool: |
Earp sometimes you really scare me with the beginning of your post :eek: But I always know you have a great point to make with them ;)
I'd also say its easier for a minority to get into the IFC before the NPC, but I think a lot of it deals with how guys interact with each other in general. Guys seem more willing to take what could be considered a "risk". Girls arent that brave and think a lot of about what others perceive. Thats just my opinion based on what I see in general. Its nice to see other AA trying to break though and not care about what others think of them joinning NPC's and IFC's. Everyone should go where they feel comfortable. |
Honestly, I think most ifc and npc greeks are pretty open, but alot of the reason that minorities don't necessarily join these groups is because sometimes they just don't feel comfortable. It's also all in the makeup of the organization as well. Sometimes when minorities see all white members in a group they may not feel so comfortable in joining. Believe me I rushed in the south, and I'm hispanic but I'm honestly as color blind as they come. But actually their is still quite a deal of racial discrimination in the south and that's pretty evident. But I'd have to say that overall it's improving.:)
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i think that is has to do with your college or university here theere are a there are about that same # of girls and guys that arent white in the greek community and i go to a mostly white school so i think it all depends on your school and location:rolleyes:
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