That's a good question. I have only been in Eastern Star for about 3 years, so I don't even have an answer. Part of it "may" be that many of the chapters consist of older people, and maybe they do not see it the same way as some of the younger people. I think that it is just accepted as being that way. I'm not saying that is right or wrong, necessarily. Perhaps someone who has been a member longer can comment further. BTW, I am one of the "young" members of my chapter and I'm 52!!!
Maybe AlphaSigOU will come on here in a while and give you the male viewpoint.
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