discrimination

[33girl]

Originally Posted by sammysammy225

I understand that they are private but I guess my question was more regarding their operations since they go through multiple universities, they operate in multiple states so i guess what i am wondering is can they do that?

Being a private organization has nothing to do with operating in multiple states.

You have no idea why your friend wasn't given a bid. Maybe his disability has zero to do with it and he's just a douche.

[sammysammy225]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Being a private organization has nothing to do with operating in multiple states.

You have no idea why your friend wasn't given a bid. Maybe his disability has zero to do with it and he's just a douche.

when i am talking about operating in multiple states is that federal rules prohibit discrimination regardless if it is public or private organization.

well i wouldn't know but they written it in a letter and signed it. so my question what to do with it?

[33girl]

why would you do anything with it? It's not your problem, it's your friend's problem.

[glittergal1985]

Originally Posted by sammysammy225

when i am talking about operating in multiple states is that federal rules prohibit discrimination regardless if it is public or private organization.

I don't believe that any such law applies to membership selection in private social organizations.Anyway, why would your friend want to join a group that clearly didn't want him?

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by sammysammy225

when i am talking about operating in multiple states is that federal rules prohibit discrimination regardless if it is public or private organization.

As a private organization, we are able to have certain criteria for membership. Sadly, I am not up to date on the exact law/bylaws/whatever it is that allows us to have our criteria, but if we were unprotected, we would be sued all over the place by being single sex organizations. It is most likely the same reason why I can't be a freemason.

ETA: GC lawyers/people who know more than me, is this Freedom of Association, Freedom of Assembly, or something similar?

Originally Posted by sammysammy225

well i wouldn't know but they written it in a letter and signed it. so my question what to do with it?

First: Well I wouldn't know, but they wrote it in a letter and signed it. My question is: what to do about the situation which I deem discriminatory?

I fixed it for you. As has already been replied, it is not discriminatory. Organizations have membership criteria that they follow. Secondly, I have never heard of an organization that sends letters explaining their reasons for not giving a bid. I'm not saying you are lying, I'm just saying "Who the Hell does that?!?!?" Anyone heard of this before?

As for what to do: Well, the situation sucks. Rejection really does suck and it's normal to be upset up to a point. However, at your small school does your friend really want to be known for suing an organization who decided against your friend joining? Perhaps if your friend really does have problems, he should see a counselor and focus on his treatment and schoolwork instead of going after this fraternity.

[sammysammy225]

My friend has been there a lot for me and for many people, he doesn't have a lot of friends because no one really accepts him as a result of the disability.

I get that it is a private organization but by that logic seems that they can discriminate on anything? In other words can fraternities say that do not want any african americans in their group?

Why they rejected him? I cannot tell you why.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by sammysammy225

I get that it is a private organization but by that logic seems that they can discriminate on anything? In other words can fraternities say that do not want any african americans in their group?

Yes. And they did for many, many years.

[ElieM]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Yes. And they did for many, many years.

and for some groups, until quite recently as well

[sammysammy225]

Originally Posted by ElieM

and for some groups, until quite recently as well

until? that gives the sense they do not any longer?

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by sammysammy225

My friend has been there a lot for me and for many people, he doesn't have a lot of friends because no one really accepts him as a result of the disability..

Which is it - your friend has "been there a lot for me and for many people", which would suggest he has "many" friends, or "he doesn't have a lot of friends" ?

If he in fact has social issues with other people then there is your answer; he may not have been given a bid because of social awkwardness or lack of social skills. Maybe. WE DON'T KNOW.

[lucgreek]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

If he in fact has social issues with other people then there is your answer; he may not have been given a bid because of social awkwardness or lack of social skills. Maybe. WE DON'T KNOW.

This. If you don't have good social skills, you probably won't receive bids from social fraternities.