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Old 12-03-2009, 09:39 PM
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There aren't rules about it where? I'm positive that most organizations clearly state which gender(s) they are open to.
Should they even have to? Is there a hermaphrodite fraternity?
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Old 12-03-2009, 09:44 PM
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Should they even have to? Is there a hermaphrodite fraternity?
Theta Chi specifically mentions males.
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Old 12-03-2009, 10:13 PM
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Should they even have to? Is there a hermaphrodite fraternity?
You don't think it's necessary for an organization to specify who membership is open to?
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Old 12-03-2009, 10:34 PM
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Should they even have to? Is there a hermaphrodite fraternity?
Hermaphrodite isn't really an acceptable term anymore, and has been replaced with intersexed, which is still completely different than transgendered or transsexual.

It still comes down to membership selection, and as well all know that MS is private the issues and discussion (if any) will likely be handled there.
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Old 12-05-2009, 02:04 AM
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In response to some of the other questions that have been posed...

If there were no legal repercussions:

1) Would I be willing to accept a transgendered aspirant (physically male/identifies as a woman): YES

2) Would I be willing to accept a transsexual aspirant (born male/reassignment surgery/identifies as a woman): YES

3) Would I be willing to accept a transgendered aspirant (physically female/identifies as a man): Probably not - If you identify as a man, I'd need a really good reason why you want to join a women's organization.

4) Would I be willing to accept a transsexual aspirant (born female/reassignment surgery/identifies as a man): Same as #3

5) Would I recognized a soror who was transsexual/transgendered, identifying as either a man or a woman: YES, without reservation.

Theta Nu Xi specifically indicates that membership is open to women. Like I said, it wouldn't make sense to me that someone identifying as a man would want to join.

We currently have members who consider themselves gender fluid and/or are trying to determine how they will ultimately identify. Gender - as well as other issues - is difficult to determine for many people because there aren't many choices. Either you're a woman or man. There isn't a whole lot else unless you want to endure the cruelty of the world and be your own person.

I consider myself biologically female, but on the scale from man to woman - gender-wise - I dance on the middle line, mostly leaning toward being a woman. That's probably TMI for some folks who are uncomfortable with this topic. If so, blame it on the QNX.
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Old 12-05-2009, 12:35 PM
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3) Would I be willing to accept a transgendered aspirant (physically female/identifies as a man): Probably not - If you identify as a man, I'd need a really good reason why you want to join a women's organization.
I'd think that would pretty much void your chances of getting accepted for surgery.
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Old 12-05-2009, 12:53 PM
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I'd think that would pretty much void your chances of getting accepted for surgery.
Wouldn't it though?

Come to think of it, I believe several years ago, one of our chapters did have an aspirant who identified as a man. I don't know how far it went, but I do know he never joined. So, it's certainly not unheard of.
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