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A non-greek's perspective
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Originally posted by Blackwatch
Thanks to all for the responses so far.
To classylady, I never meant that they couldn't or wouldn't understand the significance of the fraternal/sororital ideal, I stated they they simple don't because college culture and inner-city culture are two different things. Often times the inner city kids associate us as being high classed gangs, because culturally, that what brotherhood/sisterhood organizations has meant to them in their situations in life. I was wondering about how to combat this image and if community service only would do the trick.
I agree, the service and good deeds are important to the image of the fraternity in the inner city. I was wondering though if the idea of fraternity could be of relevance to the personal development of the kids. While we clean the community and feed the community, could we impart some lessons about love of self and community that will last them a lifetime.
Just my 06 sense worth
Blackwatch!!!
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Blackwatch,
If while cleaning the community, you want to impart some lessons about love of self and community, I say why not? Christian missionaries that travel to poverty-stricken countries not only fix and clean up some the country's most deplorable physical conditions, but they also minister to the mind and soul as well. They give people hope and to me our communities need HOPE now more than ever!
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