I think the question has a different angle for women.
I chose to pledge a local sorority because I felt that many of the rules that Panhallenic forces international sororities to conform to are outdated and anachronistic. As a woman, I feel that I should be subjected to the same treatment as fraternity members....That means no stricter drinking rules at mixers, more liberal rush and pledging policies, etc.
I believe this is why so many girls are now choosing to go local... aside from the financial incentives.
Its not that I don't have any respect for international groups (my mother is alpha phi), I just don't have any intention of following a double standard.
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