[KSUViolet06]

I've always looked at the "dress code for chapter meetings" thing as something similar to having a dress code for work if you work in a professional setting. We are at meeting to attend to the business of the chapter, so it is fitting for members to dress appropriately.

There are chances that the place where you eventually work will be conscious of you respesenting the company positively. It's the same with your sorority, if you value it, you want people to perceive it positively, and that involves following some guidelines.

Also many of the guidelines concerning party behavior, drinking, and such are Risk Management policies that are in place to actually protect members from any risks (as well as protect the chapter).

I fail to see where asking you to dress a certain way for meeting or not allowing you to behave in a certain way at a fraternity event threatens your intellectual freedom. Those are only 2 situations and really, other than these, what you do with the rest of your time is up to you.

Those are just two situations where being part of the group dictates that you follow certain guidelines for the group's benefit. We follow these guidelines because we're part of the "team" and want to do what's best for it in those instances. Not because we aren't accepting of individuals.