You know what Kate, I don't think there's a real disagreement here at all. What started out as one topic has evolved into another. A few general statements were made and somehow, it got all out of whack!
I think one of the best statements you made was loosely about not knowing what a
sorority was until you finished pledgeship and had some time as an active. I would venture a guess, based on my own Greek experience, many may NEVER really know...
No one in their right mind would argue that some girls who are so indoctrinated with the "system" make HORRID sisters while others who "stumbled" into the process may be the next National Officer. Yet, I think we all can agree that there IS a system and yes, it does differ from campus to campus. Most of us too would agree that for girls IN GENERAL, it is beneficial to know as much as they can about their campus and THEIR system.
I guess I feel
Knowledge is power.
Everyone has seen either Legally Blond, Animal House or
Sorority Life
(This REALLY is sarcasm!)
Those who WANT it bad enough will seek out
information.
It would be nice if everyone found a spot...but they don't.
Bottom line, IF someone really DESIRES to be in a
sorority, it is because they have some concept of what a
sorority is, or at the very least, what they THINK it is.
Are we all arguing if a girl should go out there and search for
information OR, should it be spoon fed???
I've kind of lost what it is we are all talking about!
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