D9 stereotyping..

[blackngoldengrl]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I see what you're saying now. I think this is because of our longevity and the seriousness in which we take our organizations. Since people who know anything about NPHC greeks know that our membership is for life (whether you remain active and join a grad chapter or not), the stereotypes keep following us because the sorority/fraternity life for us is limitless. On the other hand, many people (including all types of greeks) associate predominently Caucasian organizations with not taking things as seriously (because their purpose for existing isn't as serious) and being done with their organizations after college. It's just like the many people who did wild and crazy things in college who were able to shed those not so desirable acts and traits once they "grew up" and left college behind. Even though some of the predominently Caucasian organizations do have alumni chapters, they don't accept new membership at that level, each alumni chapter is specifically for the former members of a particular school chapter, and you NEVER hear (or at least I've never heard) them say anything about being active in their organizations until the day they die.

Also, I have heard many members of predominently Caucasian organizations say that they "used" to be a member of XYZ when they were in college. This is something that a NPHC greek would never say (unless they denounced their organization for some reason).

ouch.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by blackngoldengrl

ouch.

Let me make a correction here because I don't want anyone taking this the wrong way. I made this statement given the history, heritage, and legacy of NPHC greeks and the reason our orgs were created in the first place. Of course sisterhood and brotherhood are purposes serious enough to build a great organization.

[OneTimeSBX]

i second that Rhoyal. its not meant to be insulting at all to nonBGLO's. i know i was speaking from personal experiences, and i do have non-black friends who are in sororities and seemed to kinda let it go after a while. its just an observation. i am SURE there are plenty of women who continue with the work they started in college...

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Let me make a correction here because I don't want anyone taking this the wrong way. I made this statement given the history, heritage, and legacy of NPHC greeks and the reason our orgs were created in the first place. Of course sisterhood and brotherhood are purposes serious enough to build a great organization.

Also take into consideration that sororities were often founded also as a support system for women in universities that were almost entirely male. It's great that now women aren't the minority in university anymore and so our focus has broadened.

(I know the previous comment wasn't meant as a slam, but it did come off as one)

[Animate]

I can't count the number of times people have told me I look like a Kappa. Like only Kappas can be fresh than a mug. Funny though, once people have gotten to know me then they gave me Alpha stereotype.

I can be fresher than any Kappa I'll ever come across.

[IncontRHOllable]

Originally Posted by Animate

I can't count the number of times people have told me I look like a Kappa. Like only Kappas can be fresh than a mug. Funny though, once people have gotten to know me then they gave me Alpha stereotype.

I can be fresher than any Kappa I'll ever come across.

Alpha stereotype about looks? What the heck does an Alpha supposed to look like? Not that it matters, I'm just curious.

[Animate]

Originally Posted by IncontRHOllable

Alpha stereotype about looks? What the heck does an Alpha supposed to look like? Not that it matters, I'm just curious.

There are none that I know of. I guess we are "special" as to not have one.

[Senusret I]

Depending on where you are, old school Alphas are "supposed" to be fair skinned.