A Question About NPHC Sororities

twhrider13 · #1 10-04-2003, 03:35 PM

Hi, all. I've got a question for the ladies in NPHC sororities (or for anyone else who happens to know the answer). If it's none of my business, please feel free to tell me so! As we all know, both IFC and NPHC fraternities refer to their members as "brothers." Likewise, NPC sororities refer to their members as "sisters." I was just wondering how the term "sorors" for members of NPHC sororities came about. Like I said earlier, if this is something that I don't need to know, please tell me so (and forgive me for my ignorance). Also, if there is a thread on this particular subject, just point me in that direction, so you all don't have to answer the same question twice. I was just wondering if there was a reason for the term "soror" or if someone along the line just liked it better than "sister," and the name just stuck.

Thanks!

Tom Earp · #2 10-04-2003, 05:03 PM

Always Remember, the dumbest question is the one you do not ask!

There is not a lot of interaction between Glos and BGLOS as you can see on GC!

I think it would be beficial if there were more.

It seems that when questions are asked, some of the "Soro" members take acception more so that some others. But, this is a site where things can be ironed out and explained!

kdGreen · #3 10-04-2003, 05:51 PM

Soror is the latin term for sister. I imagine their rituals are latin-based, and that's why they use "soror".

Just a guess, though.

twhrider13 · #4 10-05-2003, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Soror is the latin term for sister. I imagine their rituals are latin-based, and that's why they use "soror".

Ok, that's a good reason (duh!). Thanks, kdGreen.

Senusret I · #5 10-06-2003, 07:36 AM

Although the question has been answered, I'd like to suggest you find the book "Black Greek 101" -- everybody should have it!!!

breathesgelatin · #6 10-06-2003, 10:59 AM

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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...375056-9807846

MysticCat · #7 10-06-2003, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by twhrider13
As we all know, both IFC and NPHC fraternities refer to their members as "brothers."

Not always. While members of Tau Kappa Epsilon may informally use "brother," in my experience they trypically seem to use "frater." Maybe a Teke could say more?

blulady · #8 10-07-2003, 09:47 AM

We use the term "soror" because it is the Latin translation for the word sister.

As far as rituals go, there's nothing Latin about it.
By the way, I'm a Zeta.

twhrider13 · #9 10-07-2003, 02:18 PM

Thanks, everyone, for answering. I probably should've figured it out on my own, but I live in Alabama, and we have a hard enough time with the English language!