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Originally Posted by AOII Angel
I hate to be the lone voice of dissent...well not dissent but maybe "devil's advocate." First to the OP, I wish you the best of luck with your recruitment process. I just want you to be prepared when you go through that it may not be a pretty process for you. I'm from the south, and I know that there are FEW women who wear a hijab in the south. Apart from religious differences which frequently are an issue in the south, you'll just plain look different. I don't want anyone to confuse me with someone who agrees with this way of thought, but I don't want you going in thinking it won't be an issue. Be prepared to be asked rude things about your religion and dress...realize that it is more for ignorance than racism (I can't think of a more appropriate word right now.) Be prepared to tell them how you could be an asset to their chapter and how your beliefs would not prevent you from participating with Christian or Jewish based rituals (I want you to know that it shouldn't...no NPC group discriminates based on religion, and you don't have to be a Christian or Jew to understand or appreciate our rituals. The problem is...your relying on young girls to administer this ruling at a local level. Anyone that has participated in or advised during recruitment knows that collegians have their own way of choosing members that does not necessarily reflect on the thoughts of the (inter)national organization or the chapter's advisors.
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She speaks truth.
Now, GreekChatters call her a racist and ignorant because she noted the truth regarding Southern culture similar to how I was portrayed.
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