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Serious Question for Abolitionists

by: question girl

I’ll support abolition if that’s what marginalized communities really want. We need to support those who say they’ve been harmed. I don’t like what I’ve seen people say about how they think the harm isn’t real or valid. I just have one question before I join your side and the group chat working toward abolition. Will you object if I form a club geared towards girly girls with the purpose of making lifelong friends and meeting boys? Anyone of any race, identity, or background could join. That’s just the purpose. Would this be alright with you all or is that oppressive as well? I don’t want anyone to be left out, but I also want a space where I can be myself and meet people for these purposes if I have to leave my sorority. It’s okay for their to be other specialized groups on campus, so can we make this club as well? It can be open to all but it does have a specific purpose that might make some feel unwelcome or disinterested (much like other groups on campus). I know this sounds snarky, but it’s not meant to be. I’m starting to get the abolitionists points that Greek Life must be abolished. I just want the assurance that it’s okay for me to live my life the way I want. I don’t think it’s fair that other groups get to have a special purpose or base, but I’m not supposed to want to be around people with the same interests as me.

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#1  by: Relatable    
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This is my fear with abolition. What if we make something like Princeton’s eating clubs (but only the non restrictive ones that let everyone join) just to be social? It can have lower dues that just go to organizing social events.

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#2  by: friends   
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would it be possible for you to make friends with other "girly girls" who are interested in meeting boys without the structure of a club?

By: friends
by: NoJul 15, 2020 6:21:18 PM

Definitely not. I couldn’t find them for a year and a half before I joined a sorority.

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#3  by: abolitionist   
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yeah honestly i’d be good with that. i think a huge part of the problem of greek life is that 1. it has a power structure where a bunch of men control the social scene on campus in a toxic way and 2. it creates a rich kids social club that sets people up for networking in a way that reinforces existing inequality. i honestly couldn’t care less if there was a girly girl club on campus or if there even was an off campus girly girl house. there are plenty of exclusive student groups (sports, a capella) and i think a big problem w greek life is the socioeconomic element and the fact that greek affiliation has lifelong benefit.

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by: HuhJul 20, 2020 7:31:14 PM

Sooo what I’m hearing is if you get rid of the socioeconomic aspect (dues scholarships) then...hold up, wait a minute...everyone could benefit from the lifelong Greek Life network. Food for thought

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