Is a "Pimps and Ho's Party" disrepectful???

[sirfratalot]

Originally Posted by phikappapsiman

I have to ask this...

I know that some fraternities have a "Pimps and Ho's" party. Some brothers want to bring it up to my chapter to have one, but I think that is it disrespectful, and kinda racist. Am I overreacting??? I mean, it's just for fun, but it just seems as if that is playing on bad sterotypes. What do others think??? Have we gotten so P.C. on campus that things like the KA's "Old South" party and the ever popular "Screw your Roommate" party are wrong? What do you think?

the fact that you think "pimps and hoes" caters to any race being singled out really exposes who is racist.

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by sirfratalot

the fact that you think "pimps and hoes" caters to any race being singled out really exposes who is racist.

The fact is that today people are so ridiculously sensitive and PC that they will, in fact, claim it's racist and demeaning. Looking out to avoid bad PR is important to anyone, but especially Greeks, since we aren't given the benefit of the doubt.

Personally I think people are TOO PC these days and I wouldn't find that party offensive. It's obviously meant in fun. If you think your chapter is going to be watched by media or such, then maybe pick something different. But I don't care what you pick, someone can find a problem with it...if it's meant in fun, then it's fun, not offensive and it's a shame some people did it that way.

Also about the trophy wife thing...it doesn't annoy me for a girl want to be a trophy wife. It's just a way to be wealthy and have a cushy lifestyle, and if they're willing to give up some of their personal freedoms and personality, what do I care? It's their choice. It isn't for me, but hey. Being a housewife is a whole different story...I wouldn't find a facebook group about wanting to be a housewife as offensive as someone finding that group itself offensive, implying that being a housewife is an unworthy occupation. I know my mom for one, between having day jobs, worked just as hard and as many hours as my dad. It's a job, and someone has to do it in a marriage or partnership. Traditional domestic roles work for some families, and that's fine...I joke about an "MRS" degree, even though truth be told there's no way I'd get married without earning my degree, but I wouldn't mind being a housewife one day when I've had kids and a husband with a job. I just think in today's world, with a 50% divorce rate, women who are depending on a husband should make sure they have a college degree just in case.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl

Being a housewife is a whole different story...I wouldn't find a facebook group about wanting to be a housewife as offensive as someone finding that group itself offensive, implying that being a housewife is an unworthy occupation. I know my mom for one, between having day jobs, worked just as hard and as many hours as my dad. It's a job, and someone has to do it in a marriage or partnership. Traditional domestic roles work for some families, and that's fine...I joke about an "MRS" degree, even though truth be told there's no way I'd get married without earning my degree, but I wouldn't mind being a housewife one day when I've had kids and a husband with a job. I just think in today's world, with a 50% divorce rate, women who are depending on a husband should make sure they have a college degree just in case.

Agree completely. That's what I was trying to say...most housewives are not trophy wives...they work hard for their household, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that. I don't like for them to get the "trophy wife" label since I think it diminishes their responsibilities.

[AGDee]

Let's bring it back to the old question (which we used a lot when I was a collegiate) "Would you be embarassed to show pictures/tell your grandmother about it?" If so, don't do it. It is these types of stereotypes that drag the Greek system down over and over. We all purport to have higher ideals and standards than others, so let's do things that prove it.

[sirfratalot]

^I personally think that's a horrible way to live your life lol. I've been hearing that since I was 12. If I never did anything that my parents would disapprove of, I honestly wouldn't be half the person I am today, nor would I be near as happy. Sometimes breaking the rules is half the fun.

[Dionysus]

Imma need for people to STOP bumping this thread. Die thead, die bitch!!!!

[soda]

well do the girls act like ho's at the party? if they do, then well, regardless of the name of the party your a ho anyway. but if the girls aren't hooking up w/ the guys at random well then regardless of the name...your not a ho...

[ZeroCool]

i think it's just a way that everyone can dress up differently than normal...you don't neccessarily have to ACT like a pimp or a ho. just fun to play dress up, like halloween when you're a kid.

[KillarneyRose]

I know the Pimp and Ho thing was popular back at the turn of the century (lol, that sounds funny to me!) but I didn't realize people still did it.