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Good post SigmaChiCard.
I didn't mean to suggest that it was exclusive to the Greek world (which is why I asked how it reflects on our society). I agree with you that it is a general social issue, but it is magnified in frats/sororities because they are social by nature and divide individuals into groups.
Arya's comments show that the Greek world is indeed a reflection of the surrounding society, because the area in the north where Arya is located is more multicultural than the south, where I was born and raised. As a result, the fraternities and sororities there are more mixed. Attitudes toward diversity are also a factor and sometimes differ by region (generally speaking -- each individual obviously has their own views).
I also suppose that the racial make-up of a particular college/university is a major factor. More diverse universities creates an atmosphere more condusive to diverse frats/sororities. Taking steps to increase the number of minorities in colleges/universities can influence the mix of races in fraternities and sororities, but only if attitudes toward diversity are positive.
Good point about the population breakdown FuzzieAlum. What about the make-up even reflecting the breakdown of the general population? Do you think we'll get close anytime soon? Is it necessarily a bad thing if we don't?
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