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Originally Posted by Researcher
Ladies, please, I am not trying to offend and their is no need to call names. I am not ignorant of Latina-based sorority efforts. I didn't mean to say all Latina-based sororities are leaning toward multiculturalism. What I mean to say is that many of them are open to diversity and are working to increase numbers through recruiting women from all backgrounds. All one has to do is go to the websites to see claims of being open to all women who are interested in upholding the principles of the sororities they seek to join. It seems I used the wrong term (multiculturalism), when I should have used the term "diversity." I'm sorry for offending you, it was not my intention. My work is meant to help Latina-based women become as successful as they can be. However, my efforts may not be wanted by some, so that is fine. Sorry for bringing this to this forum. I am only trying to help, not hurt.
Respectfully,
Dr. Olivas
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If you're referring to my post, I am trying to take you seriously and provide you with some additional information. While posts on Greek Chat aren't proper statistical surveys, you may gain knowledge and perspective from reading the posts in the threads I suggested.
Unless you are in a Latina sorority that diverged from its roots, there is no reason for you to take my comments personally. From what little you have posted in this thread, it is clear that you
are relatively ignorant about the topic. You, yourself, said "It seems I used the wrong term (multiculturalism), when I should have used the term 'diversity.'" You did not offend me. What I said was that
when the organizations you are researching erroneously call themselves "multicultural," it is inappropriate and offensive. I was attempting to provide you with information so that you do not write something unfortunate in your book.
Saying that you are "relatively ignorant" about a topic was in no way intended to be an insult. You're researching to learn more, right?