28 February 2007

File under "Duh..."

So apparently some would-be sorority sisters are complaining that they were rejected because they weren't "pretty enough" or "slim enough." Hello? You are actively participating in a system that was built to maintain class distinctions and outside of churches remains one of the most racially segregated institutions in the United States and you are shocked, shocked to discover there's discrimination among your erstwhile "best friends forever"?

Catch a clue. The entire Greek system thrives on exclusion and narcissistic aggression. Why do you think the males engage in homoerotic rituals of physical degradation every year? The pledge period basically consists of enough time for the members to decide if you've got the money, restricted worldview, and fashion sense to hang with them. The "tragedy" of the students interviewed is that even though they were already members of Delta Zeta, they and 20 others were kicked out by the national. They allege that all the overweight and 3 of 4 minority members were the ones asked to leave.

Let me explain slowly. Being surprised at this turn of events is like being a Log Cabin Republican and being surprised that your party panders to the homophobic right.

2 comments:

m.a. said...

Oh dear.

Reya Mellicker said...

Cuff, I love the way you think! Thank you.