Today's New York Times contains an article titled
"When a Feminist Pledges a Sorority".
While I have my opinions on the article, I will refrain from extensive analysis and commenting so that others can form their own opinions. I believe that our four founders were "feminists", intent on achieving political, social, and economic equality with men, to the best of their ability, given the constraints of the time in which they lived. In addition, I think
Bound by a Mighty Vow discusses the shift that occurred early on in women's Greek letter organizations from an emphasis on academics to a more "social" type of organization.
Let the pendulum swing, as it will.