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The reason that we do not allow big brothers/ little brothers (or anyone of the male gender) to claim affiliation in any way/ shape or form is to preserve our status as a women's organization. Just as women have fought to be allowed to enroll at men's colleges or be recognized in honor societies that were previously men-only, the day will come when a man wants to join a NPC group. Perhaps he will do it because he believes in their philanthropic work, or because he believes in their mission or whatever... the bottom line is that if the perception is there that Pi Phi has male members, even honorary or unofficial ones, then this pioneering man would have the precedent he needs in the courts to petition for full membership. Our status as a private organization will only protect us if there is NO precedent.
I understand that it is fun to have a fraternity big bro... as an undergrad, I was a fraternity little sister. Sometimes it is good to get the male perspective (in a non-romantic relationship) but I urge caution. If you want to have a "pal" in a fraternity, that's fine but please don't call it big bro/ big sis.... it might seem petty but a lot of risk management or legal issues come down to what the perception is... and being a Big Sister can be perceived to be more than what you intend.
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