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It is Phi Sig that also has a policy on this
In our Multiculturalism and Diversity Awareness Policy:
"Therefore be it resolved that membership in each chapter shall be determined by performance, educational achievement and criteria related to the goals and purpose of the fraternity. Membership is open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, handicap, disability, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law or ordinance. "
However, like stated before...this wouldn't keep an individual sister from voting against a PNM based on discrimination.
I was talking to a sister once about gays and lesbians and she said if she found out one of her close friends was lesbian, she wouldn't be friends with her anymore. She based this on the "she would be attracted to me" theory. She would still be kind to her and civil, but the closeness would be gone.
This same sister though, has gay friends and doesn't have a problem with that!
She knows her opinion isn't viewed "right", but she just knows she's uncomfortable around lesbians.
I, on the other hand, have a different view. I have had aquaintances that are gay and lesbian. In fact I preferred it when they came out! I think, on a whole, my chapter would be accepting of a bi/lesbian member.
So, there really is no answer to this...it really is based on the individual sister, and if enough individuals in a chapter feel the same way, a PNM might just be excluded for what some of us see as a "wrong" reason.
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