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Most
sororities have at least one sister of minority status,
the "Token Minority," who provides a dynamic
change to the traditional homogeneous reality of sorority
life. The
"Token Minority" often recognizes her role
as the ambassador of her respective race, and thereby
embraces and exagerrates the commonly-held stereotypes
of her people. Perceived to be a robust source of ethnic
and racial culture, the "Token Minority" is
often used by her white sisters as a counter example
to their general real-world ignorance.
Black
sisters become the utmost authority on hip-hop music
and anything dancing related. They are therefore constantly
being consulted by their white sisters when it comes
time for a new cheer or for the latest dance moves.
Additionally, having a black sister in the sorority
allows the other girls to feel like they have some urban
flare to spice up their surburban style.
Latino
sisters pride themselves on their in-your-face tenacity,
often resulting in their role as the "rowdy bitch
you don't want to mess with." Furthermore, given
their reputation as amazing lovers with a super sexually-charged
libido, Latino sisters are a source of advice if the
other girls need help pleasing their man or if they're
considering anal for the first time.
Finally,
the Asian sisters are called in when someone needs the
number for a good sushi place... or if they want to
learn karate.
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