Why is it....

In thinking about the changes taking place in Fijian culture, where now being stick skinny and cookie-cutter pretty are the new "thing," what is so appealing to both Fijian culture, as well as to us, about being...

...why do we obsess over this stereotype of pretty/handsome, wealthy, popular party-goers?

How Does Popular Culture Stereotype You?

As the unit heading asks, how does popular culture stereotype *you*?  Are you a "jock," a "princess," a "dork," or some other classification? 

How and why are you stereotyped?  Share some ways in the 'Comment' section, if you feel so inclined....

Discussion Questions on the Dillon and Goodman Essays

1)  Do you think that sororities have a right to discriminate based on looks/ability to socialize?
2)  What do you think of when you think of a sorority?  Is your opinion positive or negative?  (Be respectful here...)
3)  In the Goodman article, television/media is blamed for creating a culture of "thinness" in Fiji--once known for revering weight GAIN.  Do you think Western media is to blame?  Or, do you think that the media is being unfairly targeted?  What do you feel might have been the reason for the shift?
Feel free to discuss via using the Comment function at the end of the entry....

Some Links of Interest Regarding the DePauw Sorority Controversy

Wikipedia article on the controversy
Dillon's article--original piece
Update on the current status of the sorority via DePauw's college newspaper