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Originally posted by JocelynC
This whole thing is one big GENERALIZATION, BabyP:


1.) There is more hazing, rape, drinking, in a house? You don't need a national reputation and a house to do these things.


2.) To some people, ANY group you pay to be a part of can be considered this. So does that mean if you pay more than $200 in dues it's considered buying friends? The $ paid goes to support our national body. Many of those involved w/ our orgs don't get paid.

3.) The national bond we have gives us a common ground to bond w/ other women in different states. It's not the same concept as a total stranger, because you automatically have a ritualistic connection to that person.

4.) Nationals DO NOT disciminate on looks, $$$, or power. How do I know? Because I'm a Black, physically disabled, and working class New Member of Tri-Sigma.

5.) We aren't obsessed w/ legacies! IF a legacy is a good fit for our chapter, we want to give her some extra consideration so that she may choose to continue her family history. CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEFS: All legacies DON'T get bids. We do have to invite her back twice, but after that we may choose to keep them or not.

There is something special about being able to say the same creed you mom and gradma said, so we want to give legacies the opportunity to share that.

We understand that all legacies aren't like the parents, that is why we are allowed to cut them after two rounds.


6.) What if someone told you: Omega D wasn't a true sisterhood, there are TOO FEW sisters? You wouldn't like it.
A chapter of 100 can feel small and cozy if get to know your sisters, AND IT CAN BE DONE!

7.) The rules are in place to protect us. Many (not ALL) locals haze because there are no rules over them making it illegal. Even if there are rules, there is no national body to enforce them if the school doesn't.


So please refrain from making anymore generalizations about nationals. There are plenty to make about locals, but I choose not to b/c I want to encourage greek unity.

Later,
JocelynC

VERY well said!!!