Sorositute

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

i find it offensive.

that being said, i think it is more offensive that some college women like the word, and use it themselves. i am also amazed when young women call each other 'hoes' in jest. have some class, please.

Agreed.

[Benzgirl]

It doesn't matter how you spell it, it's offensive.

[MandyPepperidge]

Not offensive. From my experiences, many collegiate women, especially at competitive SEC and other types, do not find it offensive at all.

[VandalSquirrel]

It is offensive, but I also find pimps and hoes parties, or any variation where women are hoes (tennis, golf, etc.) offensive. I guess my self esteem and self worth are too high to want people to think I sell myself for money and have a purpose on earth to be ogled and objectified.

[ree-Xi]

In my opinion, any word that puts down women as a gender is offensive.

Would you want someone to call your mom, baby sister or anyone else you care about a "sorostitute" or any similar word?

I do not understand calling other women, especially in jest, a "ho", " whore", "bitch", etc. I know that it's become relatively common nomenclature among teens and 20-somethings, but it's not something that you can use in polite company or in the general public; ie. classes, at work, out loud at a restaurant or store, etc.

Women as a whole have worked too hard to earn equality - politically (the right to vote, own land), economically (equality in lending, paychecks), in careers (glass ceiling), education (hence the founding of many sororities and women's fraternities), healthcare (did you know that most FDA testing and general diagnostics are performed without gender specification?) - than to embarass and degrade each other, or accept the same from men.

It may be "cool" to use such terminology or allow others to lable you as such, but think about what it's really doing. It's debasing you to the level of nothing more than a sexual object. There isn't anything cool or funny about that. And if you think that words are just words, remember that the pen is mightier than the sword.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

It is offensive, but I also find pimps and hoes parties, or any variation where women are hoes (tennis, golf, etc.) offensive.

I agree with this too!

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by MandyPepperidge

Not offensive. From my experiences, many collegiate women, especially at competitive SEC and other types, do not find it offensive at all.

Then I feel sorry for those women and their lack of sense of self-worth. I really do. And I question the values the men are being raised with if they think it's ok too.

[MandyPepperidge]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Then I feel sorry for those women and their lack of sense of self-worth. I really do.

Mmmm, it's really the opposite. It's an adjective. If one is deemed a sorostitute, more often because of her image, rather than her conduct.

Women who are labeled as such are the popular girls. They are decked out in the big sunglasses, the designer jeans & bags, cute shoes, and so forth. These are the girls who put out an image of class. They are fun to be around and are popular. Most importantly, they exude confidence.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by MandyPepperidge

Mmmm, it's really the opposite.

Women who are labeled as such are the popular girls. They are decked out in the big sunglasses, the designer jeans & bags, cute shoes, and so forth. These are the girls who put out an image of class. They are fun to be around and are popular. Most importantly, they exude confidence.

Oh, I wish you hadn't posted this.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by MandyPepperidge

Mmmm, it's really the opposite. It's an adjective. If one is deemed a sorostitute, more often because of her image, rather than her conduct.

Women who are labeled as such are the popular girls. They are decked out in the big sunglasses, the designer jeans & bags, cute shoes, and so forth. These are the girls who put out an image of class. They are fun to be around and are popular. Most importantly, they exude confidence.

So others apply the term to them as a tear-down.

Thus, it should offend.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by MandyPepperidge

Mmmm, it's really the opposite. It's an adjective. If one is deemed a sorostitute, more often because of her image, rather than her conduct.

Women who are labeled as such are the popular girls. They are decked out in the big sunglasses, the designer jeans & bags, cute shoes, and so forth. These are the girls who put out an image of class. They are fun to be around and are popular. Most importantly, they exude confidence.

so sorostitute=class? puh-lease, Lord, give me strength! the fact that you young'uns do not see this word as a slam mystifies me. either the perspective of class or prostitutes, or both is askew. i don't care how many times "pretty woman" is viewed,the fact is few prostitutes are swept off their feet and out of a life earning $$ on their backs. it is not glamourous, and sorostitute is not a compliment. and by giggling when you or one of your sisters is called a sorostitute , one allows oneself or ones sister to be objectified.

would it be funny and fill one with confidence if your male boss called you a sorostitute after you have earned a college degree and are in your first job or would that then be sexual harassment? and if the latter, what makes the situation different?

anyone want to storm off into the night with me and burn a few bras?

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Then I feel sorry for those women and their lack of sense of self-worth. I really do. And I question the values the men are being raised with if they think it's ok too.

Sorry, I HAVE to butt in on this. It always irritates the heck out of me.

My parents were damn good parents. My mom is pretty feminist herself. She gets really upset at any curse words and can't stand "skank", "ho", or even "whore", used correctly.

I have an extremely good sense of self-worth as well. Just because I don't think "ho" is an evil dirty word doesn't mean I think of myself as one or behave like one. I'm pretty happy with myself, personally.

Just because I don't have the exact same set of values as you or my parents does not mean that they didn't do their best, that I am a bad person, etc. We're all individuals and we can all make our own decisions as to what is "ok".

[SWTXBelle]

The point isn't that the word is dirty or evil - it's just that some of us find it insulting when applied to greek women. You obviously don't. I'm really curious - if you were referred to as a sorositute, you wouldn't be offended? Or would it depend on who did it? If you wouldn't be offended, why not? The word is a combination of "sorority "and "prostitute". "Ho" is short for "whore". The prostitution connection doesn't strike you as demeaning?

[AnchorAlum]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Then I feel sorry for those women and their lack of sense of self-worth. I really do. And I question the values the men are being raised with if they think it's ok too.

I agree. For women to accept that term as applied by men, it's offensive to those of us of a certain age group from the 60's and 70's who had to fight for equal footing.

If you think it's okay to be called that, or to allow guys to call your sisters that because it refers to the behavior of sorority women in sleeping with the guys, and that's oh well, just how it is because you're over the whole gender thing, it's ironic. If indeed the whole gender thing is over, then there can BE no such thing as a sorostitute. It's equal opportunity sleeping around, right?

If you disagree, then you've just acknowledged that you are willing to accept what GUYS have decided they can call you. They get to label you!

Good Lord, who gave men the right to call you this name? And are you going to sit on your arses and take it? The power is yours. Maybe you all have forgotten that?!

Okay, rant over.

[nittanyalum]

Stupid AND offensive.

And IMO, that word is in no way comparable to "frat".

What about common references to male greek members as "fratidiots" or "fratd*ckheads"? All in good fun, of course. Would that be hunky dory with the men?