Dartmouth sororities announce new policy

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Ditto, however I disagree with his point that 'peer pressure' shouldn't also be used here. If the chapters aren't taking accountability, then yeah pushing them to is a GOOD thing.

I don't disagree with the concept, I was simply noting that group pressure used for good also comes with concomitant downsides.

If the options are 'encouraging accountability' resulting in none, and quasi-enforcing it with social and public pressure... then yeah I'll take the latter. And that goes for any situation, not just this one.

If this dilemma were true, I'd agree. I'm certain it's false, though - I applaud the sororities for taking action, which is generally better than inaction, and I hope it has the desired effect. I just think there is an unfortunate non-zero chance it will have unintended effects.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

I don't disagree with the concept, I was simply noting that group pressure used for good also comes with concomitant downsides.



If this dilemma were true, I'd agree. I'm certain it's false, though - I applaud the sororities for taking action, which is generally better than inaction, and I hope it has the desired effect. I just think there is an unfortunate non-zero chance it will have unintended effects.

Probably so, but it's far better than nothing. And while it's not a true dichotomy, there are other options, I don't know a better solution when the schools themselves are not exactly champions of the victims' rights. Also it came from the women themselves, which says a lot. It wasn't imposed from above and won't be pressure from the institution, but will be peer pressure.

And if this pressures the fraternity guys to pressure those among them NOT to be rapists... and to deal with the ones who do it anyway.. well good.

The benefits could be far greater than any negative side effects. Putting it into practice will make the difference.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Also it came from the women themselves, which says a lot.

Agreed, and it's pretty cool in that way.

The benefits could be far greater than any negative side effects. Putting it into practice will make the difference.

Also agreed - I hope there is some follow-up in that regard.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by katydidKD

Hitler analogies-- worst analogies you can make. Extreme, isolated, overdone.

Originally Posted by 33girl

Yeah, Hitler created a unified community too. (I know I just Godwined the thread. I'm tired and don't care.)

I'll be wittier once I have a nap.

Originally Posted by LocalLove9

He throws a blender

You mean one of these??



Shit, if I was the fraternity, I'd toss him out just for destruction of property. HULK SMASH!!