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Originally posted by valkyrie
I don't understand how referring to people as something other than what they are promotes unity -- which is what I think this person was saying. Women and men are different, and I don't understand how acknowledging that indicates that people aren't on the same level.
Would you refer to non-white members as white, because to differentiate would mean that people aren't on the same level? I know that doesn't have the same historical context (or does it?) but I think it's similar.
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Calling a non-white person white, and calling a female a brother are 2 totally different things. I am a female BROTHER of the fraternity. When we say brother we are not saying it in the sense of manhood, just brotherhood. Like all men are created equal...it doesn't refer to just men but mankind, which includes women. When you call a female in APO a sister, you lessen her value to our fraternity (IMO). Women worked hard to earn membership in this fraternity and I for one appreciate that.
To Jackiepie,
DO YOUR THING!!! It sounds like you are holding down your position. Keep up the good work. You did the right thing by running for a leadership position. You are completely right, if I have to pay my dues, I will take advantage of that and run for a position. Good Job!
I think the main concern of the brothers is why the heck the school would make you guys join a council. We understand you are making the best of the situation you are in. We are not faulting you. I am not faulting you. I don't question your ability at all. I question why the heck the DoS did this. I think a lot of the anger is not at you (not from the APO brothers who responded), but at the DoS and why he chose to go against our National Bylaws.
Keep holding down your position!!! Good Luck. You make me proud!
(i know i know, i'm really sappy)
In L ,F, & S...