Greek Stigma

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Originally Posted by GammaPhi88

I can;t wear letters to meetings because my coach specifically asked me not to, and I'm not allowed to wear letters when we travel either, because they say that they don't want us "badly represented".

Is there a dress code for this organization at meetings? If not, why are you being restricted from wearing your letters? Last time I checked, unless something is extremely offensive, a professor or coach has little room to say anything about what you wear.

Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I took Soc 101 my junior year and it was a predominantly freshmen class. Our teacher was young, maybe in his mid 20s, and very vocally anti-Greek. I sat with several of my sisters and we all wore letters at some point on another to class of course. He made several remarks throughout the semester about never understanding why people go Greek, Greeks only get drunk and sleep around, etc.

If I was in either this situation or the one of the OP, I think I would speak up. I would definitely approach the professor after class, and if the problem persisted, I would be inclined to say something during class. But either way, this would honestly make me mad.

Your professors/coaches are singling you out and making fun of you in front of your peers, and that should NEVER be the case, no matter which organization you're a part of. Imagine you're on the basketball team, and your professor says, "I don't know why anyone would join the basketball team, they all sleep around and do drugs." Would you not be just as mad? Is it still just as ridiculous as saying something negative about Greek life? Yes, it is. They're attacking your personal life choices in a situation where learning is supposed to take place.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

If you were my daughter, I would advise you to elevate your concerns to whomever the coach reports to.

Seems to me like you should be able to sit down with all parties, discuss the issue, and come to a peaceful resolution.

It seems like borderline discrimination and harassment to me.

Agreed. Like I said, this should not be happening at all, and it especially should not be brought up in meetings or in a class. How is that at all relevant to what is being taught or discussed? Talk to your coach, and talk to their supervisor if necessary.