Wouldn't this be interesting?
This is so completely random, but after reading Robbin's book Pledged [don't worry this thread is not about her book] it has made me think about a lot of things. Especially about image when it comes to greek life. It seems that no matter what school you go to each greek organization fits into a different stereotype. (The sorority known as having the pretty girls, the nice girls, the blondes, the brunettes, ETC. - the same for fraternities). This is one part of greek life that I particularly dislike. Sure I like clothing, care about my image, and all that jazz but I think it is played up too much during rush; and tends to be too much of a big thing in greek life sometimes. Truthfully I believe that there is nothing that can ever be done to COMPLETELY end this. Yes, it is possible (my sorority in particular is very mixed regarding looks, nationalities, style, etc.) but in the long run people tend to gravitate towards others that are like them.
So what do you think would happen if rushing was completely reformed? Like, if all girls had to wear a mask (it WOULD be creepy though i have to admit), wore their hair back in a ponytail and wore specific "rush clothing" such as a pair of gray sweatpants with a plain t-shirt. Same for fraternities although I feel that the image thing plays more into sororities. This way everyone would be forced to focus on the person's personality entirely, and not on looks or style. Do you think sorority membership would "look" completely different? I don't think this would ever happen, but I would be really curious to find out what exactly would happen...
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