Thanks for all your opinions guys!
I remember when I joined my sorority, and a fellow feminist/friend of mine seemed so suprised by the fact that I was joining a sorority. I guess a lot of it stems from peoples idea of what a sorority is. A lot of people associate it with media stereotypes... like naked pillow fights... right... now we all know this isn't true.
Also, I've been having a huge problem within my sorority recently because I am now one of the older members, a "wise one", and I have a lot of opinions regarding this topic that I don't think people share with me. I don't know if I should express my opinions within my chapter, as the newer members are more likely to follow my lead. So here it is... A majority of our meetings involve more conservative members complaining, and yelling at us about our behavior at parties, especially fraternity parties, and in particular exchanges (mixers). By behavior I mean PDA's and perhaps even going home with a guy, or taking a guy home. Now, unless you're making a complete fool of yourself, what's wrong with a woman expressing her sexuality? As long as she is safe about it, I don't think that a woman who has casual sex is a bad person. Hello!!! It's the 21st century, and we are now allowed to express our sexual freedom. Unfortunately, we're still stuck on the whole "you represent your whole sorority", and "we don't want to look like sluts" thing. I just think that it's time to move past this, to help our newer members to realize that today, it's okay... to do what you want, as women. Let's move away from the glorifying the male who sleeps around and ostrisizing the woman who does so.
Okay, I know this is a hot topic, but I just think that part of my feminism, is moving away from that part of the stereotypical mold of women. I don't know how well I explained myself, but I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks again guys!
[This message has been edited by prdlocal (edited March 06, 2001).]