This topic is NOT over:RACISM

The argument that mostly white people rush which is why there are more white people
in top houses would make sense if mid and bottom houses had a lot of white people as well. However, there is a lot of diversity the lower the tier you go which is the problem for me.

if you're in greek life and you don't think it actively contributes to systematic racism, do you have any brain cells? or are you just trying to make yourself feel better with a list of excuses?

Why did this get any downvoted smh? Top houses can’t handle the truth. Y’all can go through weeks of hazing but can’t discuss the real problems of Greek life.

I agree, and you are SO right that there is discrimination and a high population of whites in sororities and frats. That’s why is SO important to have these discussions and get the conversation going. Top sororities AND frats shouldn’t be discriminating based on color. This is getter better and better every year, but a change needs to be made. I agree. Period.

Bumpp

Keep in mind there are a lot of "cultural" houses on this campus. The only people NOT allowed to hang out only with "their own" are Whites. If there were no "cultural" houses the IFC/Panhel ones would be much more diverse.

But people like to hang out with their own, why is that a crime?

Also why do you say the more culturally diverse houses are lower? Why don't you look at my house for example which is smaller and more diverse and say that WE are "top"? Sounds like YOU are the problem!

People of color usually join fraternities or sororities that are created specifically for them and mostly white people rush top houses

The funny thing no one is mentioning is that the smaller Chapters that are more diverse aren't considered top houses with one of the big reasons is because women from top sororities don't associate with them. This means that they will therefore lack in recruitment. Almost makes you wonder if the real problem is the Sororities only wanting to be with non-diverse Chapters.

Why don’t black frats let white people in? I’m not saying what you’re saying is incorrect but it does go both ways.

Check out primary recruitment and decide for yourself — ask the members about their chapter’s DEI boards, what they do to be inclusive and support the various UIUC communities and groups within their membership and beyond.

If the active chapter members have no answer or don’t do anything, that would be a red flag to me and likely not somewhere I’d have a good time or aligns with my values. Fraternities or Sororities that align with your values will be the ones you want membership (and those who will also be seeking PNM). Good luck during recruitment!