Sorositute

[SWTXBelle]

If it's an adjective, what word does it modify? Sorry, English major, and I'm puzzling over this . . .so Mandy, feel free to write a sentence demonstrating its use as an adjective. I've always seen it used as a noun. The definition you gave would seem to be more what is meant when someone is called a "Barbie", or is a member of a "Barbie chapter", which I'm not crazy about, but is not nearly as derogatory.

And fwiw, I'm not "worked up" - I get worked up about lots of things, but this isn't one of them. I'm disturbed that women would call other women this, and that men would think it's acceptable, but it's not at the level of "worked up" I get about things like issues of more import.

We all have to fight the stereotypes - and I think one way to do it is to treat our sisters and fellow greeks with respect. (Heck, as long as I'm being high-minded, how about not using language that is offensive in referring to anyone? ) I know that there has been a discussion of overhearing sorority women talking poorly about another chapter - when we indulge in that kind of behavior, we contribute to the idea that we are nothing but catty, superficial women concerned only with status.

[MandyPepperidge]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

If it's an adjective, what word does it modify? Sorry, English major, and I'm puzzling over this . . .so Mandy, feel free to write a sentence demonstrating its use as an adjective. I've always seen it used as a noun. The definition you gave would seem to be more what is meant when someone is called a "Barbie", or is a member of a "Barbie chapter", which I'm not crazy about, but is not nearly as derogatory.

It's used a la the Barbie chapter phrase. For example: "XYZ is the epitome of a sorostitute chapter; I never see one leave the house without Chanel sunglasses or Citizen jeans."

You are right that is also commonly used as a noun. For example: "Susie is such a sorostitute with that swooped, blonde hair, deep tan, and Gucci purse!"