Interested in a sorority (no sorority at my campus)

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

You can say "predominantly white" if you're going to say "predominantly African American" and "predominantly Latina."

"Predominantly white" is more accurate than "traditional."

Originally Posted by DrPhil

They remain predominantly white nationally, just like the NPHC sororities and NALFO sororities are still "predominantly" regardless of how diverse a small amount of chapters are.

"Predominantly" is about demographics and not organizational foundation. Why should demographics be the theme for NPHC and NALFO sororities but "traditional and recruitment" is the theme for NPC and "...based in...." is the theme for NMGC. That's inconsistent.

But I have a serious problem calling my sorority "predominantly white", even IF if we are looking at the percentage of members across the country. I feel like the main difference between, say, mine and Lambda Theta Alpha, is that they pride themselves on being the "First Latin Sorority in the Nation" and, taken from their website, "The year 1975 saw the birth of what started as a vision - an idea of an organization, a sisterhood that would cater to the needs of Latinas and the universal woman." But if any of the NPC sororities said anything about catering to the white woman, it would be absolutely ridiculous.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

But I have a serious problem calling my sorority "predominantly white", even IF if we are looking at the percentage of members across the country.

Then don't call your sorority "predominantly white."

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Then don't call your sorority "predominantly white."

Ha, touché!

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

But if any of the NPC sororities said anything about catering to the white woman, it would be absolutely ridiculous.

Ridiculous in what way?

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Ridiculous in what way?

Well, mainly, that it's completely false. I don't see how any NPC sorority furthers any causes of (specifically) white women. Rather, simply *women*.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

Well, mainly, that it's completely false. I don't see how any NPC sorority furthers any causes of (specifically) white women. Rather, simply *women*.

I completely disagree.

This has been discussed on GC over the years so I won't rehash that.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

Well, mainly, that it's completely false. I don't see how any NPC sorority furthers any causes of (specifically) white women. Rather, simply *women*.

If NPC organizations represented the needs and desires of all women, there would be no need for any other type of sorority. NPCs offer an experience that is valued by their members, who are--and have been throughout history--predominantly white. Some non-white women also appreciate what NPCs offer, so there are non-white members. However, when you get a group of predominantly non-white women together in a sorority, the organization looks different in terms of focus, opportunities, etc.

Proposing that whiteness has influenced the formation of NPC sororities and that NPC organizations are not universally and equally appealing to all sorority women shouldn't have to be ridiculous. And, it in no way diminishes the importance of NPC organizations to the progress of Greek organizations over the last century (plus).

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

I guess I just thought that while I know that there are certain issues that affect women of some ethnicities, but I can't think of a single issue that only affects white women.

Exclusion from certain issues can also be a factor in determining the direction, purpose and activities of a sorority.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Proposing that whiteness has influenced the formation of NPC sororities and that NPC organizations are not universally and equally appealing to all sorority women shouldn't have to be ridiculous. And, it in no way diminishes the importance of NPC organizations to the progress of Greek organizations over the last century (plus).

Indeed.

There is no stigma or insult in this discourse. NPC sororities still kickass.