After our discussion on fraternities and little sisters, I began to search for history on the topic and ran across this article about 50 things sorority girls should know about fraternity guys. It was something sad to see because every idealistic concept on the list reconfirms this weeks article about fraternity life.
Little sisters are no longer around, dropped because of liability concerns and negative images, and sweethearts have taken their place. The term sweetheart is just a play on words because a sweetheart performs the same duties as a little sister would to a fraternity. I think its a double standard. Why is one women treated as though she is better than another when they both met the same standard to attend the university in the first place. The only difference is the sweetheart is connected to a sorority. The following publication from a fraternity advisor sounded to me like they were advertising for a whore. Sorry for the term, but thats what I got out of reading the article. Tell me if I am wrong?
http://thefraternityadvisor.com/fraternity-sweetheart/
This is a very true post and I agree with the issues in the articles you posted. However, I feel as if the idea of girls and alcohol and hooking up is so engrained in the greek system I don't know how we should even go about trying to fix it. I love sorority life and going to the fraternity parties, but I do see the issue with girls not being respected. I just don't know the best way to solve it. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting to me, I had no idea that this was a thing with fraternities until recently. i think that this is a great example of the patronizing "chivalry" that some people still like to tote around as evidence against the prevalence of sexism. "We're treating them so well, what is the problem?"
ReplyDeleteI had no idea about this concept, but it is true that they are trying to portray the sorority girls as sluts and weak. I don't think guys understand the feeling of looked down upon or being disrespectful. I don't think one person or an idea can change this, but we have to act as a group.
ReplyDeleteBy law no one should drink alcohol until age 21 but let's be honest that is not always the case. Even if one waits until 21 the problem lays with drinking responsibly. Females need to understand that alcohol is absorbed fast in female bodies than males. This website breaks it down http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/alcohol,_tobacco,_&_other_drugs/alcohol/alcohol_&_your_body.php . Awareness is key.
ReplyDeleteJust in case you don't look at the website. Always remember the basics never drink on a empty stomach (real foods that will absorb the alcohol), drink water between drinks, if it taste too strong it is too strong, know when to stop (don't be ashamed to say you had enough) and most importantly Never Drink and Drive.
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