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Originally Posted by ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl
It was not the purpose, but I personally don't think my founders were deities. I'm sure that, somewhere along the line, they said/did things they shouldn't have done. Actually, I know so, and it's part of why I appreciate Alpha Gam. It's REAL.
"To possess high ideals and to attain somewhat unto them".
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So, they'd be cool with sorositute? Okay. I'll take your word for it.
I'm far from a deity, and my founders were all too human, but I don't think that means we have to settle for that which is demeaning or insults women. I don't see "sorositute" as defining the highest form of womanhood in any way, shape, or form. My creed is absolutely "REAL" and something that I strive for, whether or not I always obtain it.
The exact context for the beginning of this discussion was the idea that equality with men meant indulging in the kind of bantering some men do, insulting each other "just for fun". (Not, I hasten to add, that all men think this is acceptable. But several on GC have indicated that this is in fact the norm for their peer group.) I still don't think that was what most women pioneers in education had in mind as they set forth to prove they were the intellectual equals of men. I refuse to believe that wanting to be treated as intellectual equals means that we have to accept being insulted. For what it is worth, I don't allow my sons to use demeaning language with each other, or about anyone else. To me, it's not a male or female issue, it's one of simple human respect.
And that said, let's not make this something it's not. All of my Syracuse Triad cousins, and my NPC ones, too, can take pride in the strides made by their founders in promoting the real, concrete, and totally realistic view of women and their abilities.
eta - Let me say I think ALL sorority members can take pride in their GLOs achievements - I'm just most familiar with NPC.