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Originally Posted by RussianChick
The link was actually interesting to read but I am not wondering how much I will be judged on my looks, I am wondering where people get the idea that rush and Greek members in general are superficial. I am wondering because every person who I have met who was part of something was never mean or rude to me or made me think that I was being judged on how I look.
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People are getting the idea that Greek members are superficial through an exploitation of stereotypes...just like the stereotype that all Russians drink vodka 24/7. I do not, for one minute believe that is true, but there it is.
Where did it start? Why? Who knows. Just like all stereotypes and prejudice, you must not let that influence your opinion. If your experience has been positive, then focus on being a person who spreads the truth and not the prejudice.
Also, IMO, anytime there is a competitiion for something (job interviews, club membership, invitation to join a society) those who did not get chosen tend to insult and belittle those who did. That is where I think a large part of this stereotype came from.