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I am not sure why it is so difficult for us all to admit that stereotypes, racial perceptions, and flat out prejudice might influence both sides of the recruiting debate as pertains to some schools in the South and everywhere.
These obviously contribute to unconscious selections factors when it comes to who sororities pick and who chooses to go through RUSH.
Just as some of the most popular groups might want to only pledge, well off, attractive, and somewhat connected girls, they may not want to pledge blacks . . . unconsciously lol.
And vice-vera, blacks may not want to join these groups for different reasons.
But regardless of why:
--Whether blacks are intimidated or don't desire to RUSH . . .
--Whether the sororities unconsciously (consciously) select against blacks or contextualy discourage them from RUSH . . .
The fact remains that there are no blacks in any sorority in a huge prestigious Greek System that is considered a stepping stone in life, at the large University of Alabama.
Interpret as you wish but this fact has been stipulated and so far not disputed.
The politcal correctness movement may not have changed people's minds about things, but it has made it nearly imposible to have a real discussion about what really goes on!
As a commentary: I am not sure its good or bad per se. I wouldn't care if each sorority house was identical to hair and eye color. But it makes for good discussion and thought if you look at it in context without being defensive.
(above comment is not meant towards anyone specific . . . yet.)
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