While the frat that I was a member of back as an undergrad didn’t even reply when I sent them a copy of my probate order name change and they still send me stuff under my old name.
Transgender men will now be accepted into one of America's oldest fraternitiesAmen to that, all those dunking nights could very easily spell disaster for the fraternity and their trans members.
Mic
By Mathew Rodriguez
July 10, 2016
Transgender men looking to join a fraternity may now join any chapter of Chi Phi, one of America's oldest fraternities. The body declared that anyone who is legally recognized as male is eligible for membership, regardless of gender at birth.
"We felt this amendment to Chi Phi's Constitution would change the conversation surrounding transgender men and their ability to join the Fraternity," Sam Borchart, undergraduate chairman of the Committee of Membership, said in a press release.
He added, "One change is never a stopping point, and we hope this opens the door to further discussion about inclusivity, particularly for transgender men who want to join us in brotherhood."
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Of course, introducing trans youth into fraternity culture may prove difficult, given the realities of racism and rape culture that are inherent to many aspects of Greek life. Hopefully Chi Phi can not only include trans members, but keep them safe, as well.
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