"Soror" ? - Page 2

gamma_girl52 · #16 10-20-2006, 09:09 AM

Well speaking as a Gamma Sig, I use the word "soror" and "sister" interchangeably. Whatever your preference is, go with it. However Sigmadiva is right--you hear that term being used most within NPHC groups.
I'm black and most of my daily interactions are with other Gamma Sigs that are black...maybe that's why I use "soror" more often than "sister". *shrug*

REE1993 · #17 10-20-2006, 01:10 PM

Thanks, Gamma Girl. I didn't mean to make a thing about it, I just felt kinda silly for not knowing what it was all about. Either way, it means sister, and that's all that matters.

ASAlady · #18 10-26-2006, 07:18 PM

I have heard the term in in NPC groups. I am white and I use the term. It means sister so to me it is interchangable.

ladygreek · #19 10-26-2006, 11:31 PM

What is interesting is how soror masy be pronounced depending on where one lives. I have heard everything from soar-roar to saw-raw and everything in between.

But it's all good, because no matter how you pronounce it, it still means my sister.

DSTCHAOS · #20 10-26-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ladygreek

What is interesting is how soror masy be pronounced depending on where one lives. I have heard everything from soar-roar to saw-raw and everything in between.

But it's all good, because no matter how you pronounce it, it still means my sister.

LOL. I was like "who is Soror Masy? I'm slippin'."

I usually hear older Sorors say "saw-raw." The younger Sorors I've heard say it are usually kidding around.

mccoyred · #21 10-27-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ladygreek

What is interesting is how soror masy be pronounced depending on where one lives. I have heard everything from soar-roar to saw-raw and everything in between.

But it's all good, because no matter how you pronounce it, it still means my sister.

Yeah, that trips me out, too. Especially at National Convention where we have sorors from all over, I just love to hear the accents and trying to figure out what part of the country someone is from.

BlueReign · #22 10-27-2006, 11:17 AM

I thought that we (NPHC) use the term "soror" because we already call each other "sister". Using the term "sister" means anyone of our race whether related to us or not.

PhrozenGod01 · #23 10-27-2006, 01:05 PM

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I thought that we (NPHC) use the term "soror" because we already call each other "sister". Using the term "sister" means anyone of our race whether related to us or not.

That's pretty interesting. I feel as though the term "soror" is more Greek specific as well. Amongst those I go to church with, people call each other "sister" and "brother" but "soror" and "frat" are known for being GLO specific. I was brought up in the Greek world calling AKA's my sorors. I called a Delta "soror" at one point after I crossed and she didn't mind too much, but when an AKA on my campus found out, she nearly had my head. Now I just say "hey you!" to whoever and give them a hug. I learn quick.

jojapeach · #24 10-27-2006, 01:23 PM

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That's pretty interesting. I feel as though the term "soror" is more Greek specific as well. Amongst those I go to church with, people call each other "sister" and "brother" but "soror" and "frat" are known for being GLO specific. I was brought up in the Greek world calling AKA's my sorors. I called a Delta "soror" at one point after I crossed and she didn't mind too much, but when an AKA on my campus found out, she nearly had my head. Now I just say "hey you!" to whoever and give them a hug. I learn quick.

LOL

Definitely. I've been to the Sister II Sister Sorority Luncheon in Atlanta, and I heard members of ABC call members of XYZ "soror". Even though we were at a very sisterly event, it was still weird for me. I can speak to a friend in XYZ and say, "I met one of your sorors," but it's still difficult to connect the idea of calling someone "soror" if she is a sorority other than Sigma Gamma Rho.

I know plenty of Southeastern sorors of various ages who say "saw-rah" because we are familiar with one another, and it rolls off the tongue so easily. I strictly enunciate "soror" in a formal/business setting, but I wouldn't dare correct a "seasoned soror". LOL

mccoyred · #25 10-27-2006, 01:55 PM

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LOL

Definitely. I've been to the Sister II Sister Sorority Luncheon in Atlanta, and I heard members of ABC call members of XYZ "soror". Even though we were at a very sisterly event, it was still weird for me. I can speak to a friend in XYZ and say, "I met one of your sorors," but it's still difficult to connect the idea of calling someone "soror" if she is a sorority other than Sigma Gamma Rho.

I can't bring myself to do it either because its not right. I am okay with SisterGreek, though, its more accurate and feels better to say.