Would you pledge a transsexual?

[naraht]

Originally Posted by squirrely girl

Anybody else take issue with the fairly dehumanizing title of this thread?

If it read as "Would you pledge a gay?" would folks be more irritated?

I would, but mostly because I've never seen gay used as a stand-alone noun.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Kevin

That may be some weird state law, but I don't believe that's the case. The law review article above talks about a transitioned alumna (former alumnus) of a fraternity who is active, donates and is bequeathing her seven-figure estate to the fraternity. It is very clear that she is still a member in good standing.

I think what you're saying is a wives' tale, but maybe you have something to support it?

No, not a wives tale, assumption on my part...if you're tasked by your doctor to live as a woman, why would you stay active in an organization that the rest of the world views as one for men only? You can donate to a group without being a member. It says that she doesn't support her brothers in person and that her estate is in her pre-transition name. I would hardly call that being in
good standing as who she is today.

[PKT4LIFE]

We had a similar situation occur during Rush a few years ago. I am not sure if a bid was extended.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I would hardly call that being in
good standing as who she is today.

There are only two possible statuses... in good standing and not in good standing. I do wish the article elaborated on what it means to be in "close contact" with her HQ though.