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Originally posted by wptw
I have a problem with the word “properly” in this sentence. To you, it’s improper to characterize sorority girls as shallow, vapid, elitist, promiscuous substance abusing hazers. But I know plenty of people who would consider that characterization perfectly accurate and proper.
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It *IS* improper. If this person being interviewed is professional acting, is well dressed, is well spoken, why should I let her affiliation cloud my judgement? She's not a gum smacking bubblehead...she's looking for work and I'll bet she's pretty damn serious about it too.
It can be the interviewer's *GENERAL* perception...but in no way should it come into play when doing a new interview...unless of course she's / he's giving every indication of fitting the stereotype....ie; unshaven / smells of booze...late to the interview...etc.
Point being is that if that person is doing interviews and is already sporting preconcieved ideas as to what he / she feels sorority / fraternity person(s) are like, then they are in the wrong job.
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I tend to agree with you that GLO affiliation is more often a sign of strength than weakness, but we are not necessarily in the majority.
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What are you basing this from? Neither of us has any substantial evidence proving this one way or the other, hence my keeping it "hypothetical". I know if I were in the position of hiring, I'd probe the greek affiliation a bit..asking what they did etc and get a feel for their answers. True, not all are the same...but I'd hope most greeks are striving to do their best.
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It is not illegal to be blinded by preconceived notions about sorority girls.
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Perhaps not, so long as it's kept as a personal opinion and not used to solely base one's employment.
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And in my opinion it’s not even inappropriate. My business is a reflection of me, my beliefs and my ideals. If based on my experience and perceptions, a sorority girl is not suited to my workplace, then that’s really none of anyone else’s business.
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I would hope she's not suited to your business because of WHO she is, not WHAT she is. If her personality isnt fitting the company line, then sure....you have reasons. But sorority / fraternity should play a small, if minute part in all of this..it should *never* be the deciding factor.