Questions for BGLO members

[kddani]

Let me start by saying that I really admire how active so many members of BGLO's are. Every greek related forum, they are always VERY well represented. But it's a subject that i know nothing about, and i had a couple of questions. I don't want to open a can or worms or a debate, they're just a few simple honest questions.

1) Does being in a BGLO every hurt you? By that I mean facing the stereotypes, etc. that myself and other members of traditionally white GLO (just trying to classify) face. Do you ever get stereotyped? Is there ever a negative connotation with it? To me, an outsider, it seems like it is a great source of pride to be a member of a BGLO.

2) What if BGLO are not very active on a campus? On my campus, which is large, urban, and about 9% African American, neither of the BGLO sorors has more than 10 people. Not sure about the fraternities. The Black Action Society is very active though. I wonder, in this instance, what would you opinion be on AA's rushing trad. white GLO.

3) What is an average chapter size? Maybe i'm all wrong in thinking 10 members is small. That's just what i've seen.

I'm really just curious, like i said, i have ALWAYS been impressed by members of BGLOs. I'm just trying to educate myself ;o)
thanks!