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I dunno I might be missing something but it seems like most people here agree except for one thing. A lot of people seem to be pointing out that an inherent feature in the Greek System is discrimination (you choose what that is based on) because of our selective membership process. People seem to be attacking this statement and that is just going to compound the problem in our chapters. Because someone isn't comfortable with homosexuality it does not necessarily make them a 'bad' sister or unworthy of the letters. We all know the meaning of our letters and are ready to judge those we deam worthy of wearing them. That is great and idealistic but i don't think there is one woman who can stand up and say that she is the perfect model of sisterhood and ABC letters. It just isn't possible; we have ideals and goals in mind that is what we strive for. Our creed talks about what we believe in and striving to reach those goals, not that we have reached them and are suddenly 'deemed' worthy with a vote. We have to work for them. Some women need to work towards accepting something they (and a large part of society) are not comfortable with. Education in the Greek Community is important, especially about issues like homosexuality, rape and alcohol.
Instead of whining I'm curious how many Greek orgs here on, on a regular basis, sponsor activities/discussions w/ the GLBT group on your campus?
The Greek council focused on it last year and we've come a long way on our campus to making our groups more friendly and breaking down the barrier, but it is work . We still have a long way to go, and i hope those sisters of mine who are homophobic will eventually learn to be more tolerant of other people, esp other sisters.
Ok this is way too long but it annoyed me to read some of the comments. No one is better than anyone else JUST because they are tolerant of sexual orientation. I'm sure people did not mean to say they were, but it just comes off preachy sometimes (so i preached!, yea i'm hypocritical!) Sorry!
Tau love
Lil E
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