chicago - northwestern

sanjenferrer
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:53:01 +0000

Pizzagirl, I’m not asserting superiority based on looks. I simply pointed out that some people have taken a defensive stance based on it. If you look at my past threads, I’ve considered UChicago people good-looking but that’s besides the point.

Also, I now don’t believe that NU Greek culture is superficial, if I ever believed that… first of all, the frats don’t recruit based on looks (maybe it’s different for sororities, I don’t know). I understand that some people need socially-focused structured groups to initiate friendships, hence the frats/sororities. What I’m saying is that despite their benefits, frats sometimes perpetuate strong in-group biases that are unhealthy… for example, how could a gay feminist thrive among brothers who promote heteronormativity?