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It is interesting that some IFC campus rules prohibit women being present at rush activities. Some also prohibit auxiliary organizations (i.e., little sisters). I understand the rational behind both rules.
What is lost when women are barred from rush? In my own experience, admittedly a lifetime ago, little sisters were integral to rush. Every fraternity had them. They essentially hosted rush parties and (here's where my age shows) walked around with pitchers of beer and making sure that no mug became empty. With only a word, they also pretty much had the power to nix someone from getting a bid. Did their presence temper male behavior, definitely yes. Did they prevent bids to guys who gave off rapey vibes -- yes, they did.
Don't get me wrong, I am not necessarily advocating the return of little sister organizations -- but from my experience and observation (and I think most people will agree that) the presence women do have a moderating effect on "male behavior." At least it did in the stone ages.
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