Congrats to Michelle Obama

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by APhiAnna

Just to clarify I'm only arguing stereotypes. National image is taken into account by the population as a whole, as well as people who are familiar with GLOs. In both cases GLOs will have a varied image because of chapter variations. I think this is the accurate point of view. Stereotypes, in my opinion, are 95% fostered by collegiate Greeks simply because nobody else really cares who is old money, who is fat, who is slutty, etc. And, as I've argued, amongst collegiate Greeks I think there are a couple stereotypes that have jumped state lines and stuck to certain GLOs regardless of if the chapter meets the criteria for the stereotype or not. But I understand that many people apparently do not feel this way...I guess it's just differing of opinion.

Actually, this post makes it sound like instead of arguing for national stereotypes you are actually stating that there are some regional, collegiate stereotypes. I would be far more likely to accept the idea of some isolated regional stereotypes than overall national ones in terms of NPCs.

[pinksirfidel]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Actually, this post makes it sound like instead of arguing for national stereotypes you are actually stating that there are some regional, collegiate stereotypes. I would be far more likely to accept the idea of some isolated regional stereotypes than overall national ones in terms of NPCs.

I couldn't agree with you more! Just compare some chapters in the North to the South... I have also found that many girls in NPCs buy into these "regional" stereotypes, and would agree to some degree that there may be "some" truth to it.

Regarding Michelle Obama, Congrats to her! I think it's silly to insist that AKA extend an invitation to Cindy McCain. Every organization has the right to choose who they would like to honor. This really doesn't have to be political. I would be happy for any woman who was extended the invitation of being an honorary member for any sorority. They had to have done something right!

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by pinksirfidel

I couldn't agree with you more! Just compare some chapters in the North to the South... I have also found that many girls in NPCs buy into these "regional" stereotypes, and would agree to some degree that there may be "some" truth to it.

Regarding Michelle Obama, Congrats to her! I think it's silly to insist that AKA extend an invitation to Cindy McCain. Every organization has the right to choose who they would like to honor. This really doesn't have to be political. I would be happy for any woman who was extended the invitation of being an honorary member for any sorority. They had to have done something right!

I think it would be silly (for a lot of different reasons) to insist that they extend a membership to Cindy McCain too. Where have you read that people are saying that?

[pinksirfidel]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

I think it would be silly (for a lot of different reasons) to insist that they extend a membership to Cindy McCain too. Where have you read that people are saying that?

UGAalum94, I was referring to the following post (#53):

Originally Posted by MysticCat

From the comments section:

"If AKA is so inclusive and by virtue of their tax status MUST NOT be biased for or against a particular party, I must ask, did AKA extend the same honorary invitation to Cindy McCain? Also isnt AKA the sorority where two young women lost their lives to hazing? As I write anohter young woman is recuperating from disabling injuries due to hazing by AKAs. Lets all write Obama and ask why Michelle Obama is willing to join this elitist exclusionary group whose members were featured in Mink coats as a form of status."

Posted by: Rita | July 14, 2008 9:05 PM

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by pinksirfidel

UGAalum94, I was referring to the following post (#53):

Thank you. I thought you meant someone on GreekChat.

[AKA_Monet]

Can we now give this discussion a rest, folks?

I think this release is sufficient for ALL your " 'needs' to know basis"... Thanks.

[SWTXBelle]

With all due respect, AKA Monet, it doesn't answer what the Obama camp means by "non-exclusive".

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Actually, this post makes it sound like instead of arguing for national stereotypes you are actually stating that there are some regional, collegiate stereotypes. I would be far more likely to accept the idea of some isolated regional stereotypes than overall national ones in terms of NPCs.

Absolutely.