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It probably depends on the campus. Elitism at flagship schools is always going to be an issue. Especially as our increasing income inequality remains such a part of our culture at large. You can't expect parents who are members of "the 1%" to encourage their children to consider those of lower economic status any more than "less than." So let's just agree that this is now more part of our situation than it ever has been.
Some elite organizations simply do not care how they are viewed by outsiders. As Greek organization, a large portion of our fate is determined by outsiders, so we have to take that into consideration.
Organizations need to take steps to create some diversity in their organizations. I don't know what the answer is... scholarships (i.e., free dues and rent) for outstanding lower-income students? Minority quotas?
For many chapters, diversity isn't a problem. For others, particularly those in the South, it is a huge problem and maybe it is even a question of our survival and continued relevance.
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