Capitalist vs. Socialistic

[DrPhil]

Interesting and I hope my question as an outsider isn't inappropriate:

In you all's opinion (or based on evidence), which is more conducive to lifetime membership and involvement versus "I'm just here to have fun while at school...because we played soccer together" () and "I WAS an XYZ?"

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by naraht

I heard once an interesting comparison between NIC Fraternity rush and NPC Sorority Rush.

The Fraternities rush capitalistically, the Sororities rush socialistically.

At most schools I've seen, the fraternities don't care at all (at least not officially) if one of the other fraternities don't manage to rush anyone in a given semester. And I've never seen any situation where fraternities put limits on their own rush to help keep another chapter alive.

OTOH, the sororities make sure that at least at the beginning that all of the sororities get the same number (or close) and only after everyone has gotten to that number is there any opportunity for additional recruitment.

Comments?

I disagree with your last statement in that we don't make sure every group gets the same number, we make sure each group has the opportunity to take that number, they have to do the work (ex: showcase their chapter, sisterhood, and membership and mutually select women).

Part of the reason we rush the way we do is that though annoying at times, our practices and rules protect the health of the entire system, and therefore our chapter. It has been said many times that if one chapter is at the bottom or in danger of closing, and does, another chapter will take their place, and it could be ours.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Interesting and I hope my question as an outsider isn't inappropriate:

In you all's opinion (or based on evidence), which is more conducive to lifetime membership and involvement versus "I'm just here to have fun while at school...because we played soccer together" () and "I WAS an XYZ?"

I think some of that depends on where the alumna/us lives after they graduate (near campus, near an active school or greek association or club), their connections with other people, their experience while in school (on double secret probation, closed for risk management or low numbers), whether the membership in an international or national group is emphasized, and their personality.

[DrPhil]

Thanks.

I ask because some think that how you come into the organization is important because it ideally sets the tone for the education and overall experience as a member. For example, if your recruitment is structured and perceived as being based on set criteria and expectations, that may shape how you perceive membership in the chapter and the organization. If you think it's kind of willynilly and essentially a drinking party with Greek letters attached then you may treat it as such. [ETA: I don't think fraternities, in general, are drinking parties. That was just the example that I used.]

I know it isn't so cut and dry, so thanks for your answers.