{"id":2098709,"date":"2023-11-14T15:54:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T20:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sorority-terminates-membership-of-two-alumnae-after-they-supported-lawsuit-to-boot-trans-identifying-member\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T15:56:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T20:56:40","slug":"sorority-terminates-membership-of-two-alumnae-after-they-supported-lawsuit-to-boot-trans-identifying-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sorority-terminates-membership-of-two-alumnae-after-they-supported-lawsuit-to-boot-trans-identifying-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Sorority Terminates Membership Of Two Alumnae After They Supported Lawsuit To Boot Trans-Identifying Member"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsorority-terminates-membership-of-two-alumnae-after-they-supported-lawsuit-to-boot-trans-identifying-member%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2098709&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Two Women Expelled \u2063from Sorority for \u200dAdvocating for Biological Women \u2063Only<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200ba\u200d shocking turn of events, Patsy Levang and Cheryl Tuck-Smith,\u2063 long-time members\u200c of Kappa \u2063Kappa \u200dGamma, have been removed from the sorority for\u200d their unwavering support of allowing only biological women as\u200d members. These two\u200d women, who had dedicated 50 years of their lives\u2064 to\u2063 the \u2062sisterhood, were\u200c expelled after backing a lawsuit against the inclusion of Artemis \u2064Langford, a \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sorority-terminates-membership-of-two-alumnae-after-they-supported-lawsuit-to-boot-trans-identifying-member\/\" title=\"Sorority Terminates Membership Of Two Alumnae After They Supported Lawsuit To Boot Trans-Identifying Member\">trans-identifying\u2062 biological\u200d male<\/a>, in the sorority.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing her\u200d disappointment, Levang\u2064 stated, &#8220;My heart was saddened when the current six council members voted \u2062me out. However, I will not be quiet about the truth.&#8221; Tuck-Smith echoed these\u2064 sentiments, feeling\u2063 both hurt and disturbed by the sorority&#8217;s \u2063transformation into a \u200dpolitical tool rather than an organization that uplifts women.<\/p>\n<p>Their expulsion, determined by national leadership, has left many questioning\u200d the sorority&#8217;s commitment to diversity, equity, and \u2064inclusion. Allie Coghan, another Kappa\u200c Kappa Gamma alumna \u200dand a plaintiff \u200bin the \u200blawsuit, \u200bexpressed\u200c her\u2063 disappointment, emphasizing that this decision is a clear retaliation \u200bagainst women.<\/p>\n<p>With \u2062the sorority&#8217;s \u2063decision being deemed\u2063 &#8220;disappointing,&#8221; it\u2064 raises concerns about where women can \u200bturn \u2064to for support \u2063if even women&#8217;s organizations fail\u200d to stand up for themselves.\u200c The lack of\u2062 transparency\u200c from Kappa Kappa Gamma regarding \u200dthe expulsion only \u200badds \u200cto the confusion surrounding the\u200b matter.<\/p>\n<p>This controversy stems from the \u2064sorority&#8217;s decision last September to allow Langford, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/girls-volleyball-team-banned-from-their-own-locker-room-over-complaint-about-transgender-student\/\" title=\"Girls Volleyball Team Banned From Their Own Locker Room Over Complaint About Transgender Student\">biological man identifying<\/a> as a woman, to join\u2062 the University of Wyoming chapter. This move\u2063 prompted a \u2064lawsuit from six\u2064 female members who alleged that \u200cLangford had engaged in voyeuristic behavior and had even \u200cexhibited visible signs of arousal during \u200cintimate situations.<\/p>\n<p>Although the case was\u2064 dismissed by \u2062a federal judge, it is now being reviewed by the 10th \u200bCircuit Court of Appeals, leaving the fate of the sorority&#8217;s inclusivity policy uncertain.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patsy Levang and\u2063 Cheryl Tuck-Smith were \u2063expelled from Kappa\u2064 Kappa Gamma for advocating for biological women only.<\/li>\n<li>Their expulsion raises\u200c concerns about the sorority&#8217;s commitment to diversity \u2064and\u2062 inclusion.<\/li>\n<li>The decision has been deemed \u200ddisappointing \u2062and a retaliation \u2063against \u2062women.<\/li>\n<li>The controversy stems from the inclusion of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/google-removes-gender-clinic-map-citing-harassment-violation\/\" title=\"Google Removes Gender Clinic Map, Citing \u2018Harassment\u2019 Violation\">trans-identifying biological male<\/a>\u200b in the sorority.<\/li>\n<li>The\u2064 case is now\u2064 before the \u206410th Circuit Court of Appeals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c What defines a \u2064sorority \u2063and how does the inclusion of \u200dtransgender individuals impact \u200dthe nature and purpose of\u2062 these spaces?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Owls are\u200d supposed\u2064 to be a sisterhood \u200bthat\u200d supports and uplifts \u2064women, but instead,\u200b they \u2064chose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/snl-alum-rob-schneider-sounds-off-on-evil-in-california-no-longer-safe-to-raise-children\/\" title=\"Former SNL cast member Rob Schneider speaks out against the perceived increase in \"evil\" in California, stating that it is no longer a safe place to raise children.\">prioritize political\u200c correctness<\/a> over the rights and beliefs of their own members.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minnesota-vikings-condemn-racist-attacks-on-running-back-following-loss-to-eagles\/\" title=\"Minnesota Vikings denounce racist assaults on running back after defeat to Eagles.\">incident\u2062 sheds light<\/a> on the growing tension between \u2064the acceptance of transgender individuals and the \u2064preservation\u200c of traditional gender identities\u2063 within social institutions. While\u200b society is progressing towards greater inclusion\u2063 and acceptance of transgender individuals, it is important to acknowledge the rights of \u200cthose\u200c who hold \u200ddifferent beliefs and values.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the inclusion\u200b of Artemis Langford brings to the forefront the \u200bquestion of what defines \u200da sorority. Sororities \u200chave historically\u2064 been spaces for biological women to come together, form \u200ddeep bonds\u200d of sisterhood, and support each other in \u200dvarious \u200daspects of life. Levang and Tuck-Smith believed\u200b that\u2064 the\u200c admission of a trans-identifying biological male would fundamentally alter \u2062the nature and purpose \u2064of\u200b the sorority.<\/p>\n<p>Their concerns were not unfounded. Sororities foster a unique environment that \u200dallows women to freely express\u200b themselves \u200band discuss issues that pertain to their specific experiences. By \u2063including individuals who identify \u2064as\u200b male, this safe space could be compromised. It is \u2063essential to\u2064 respect the choices and rights of all individuals, but it is equally important \u2062to\u2064 preserve the \u200cintegrity and identity \u200dof the\u200b spaces that \u200bhave \u200bbeen specifically created for certain groups.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to expel\u2063 Levang and Tuck-Smith highlights the challenges\u2063 faced by individuals who are deemed\u200d &#8220;out of line&#8221; with prevailing ideologies, even within their own communities.\u2062 In a society that claims to champion diversity and inclusivity, it is disheartening\u200b to \u200dsee those who\u2063 advocate for their own beliefs being silenced or cast aside. \u200cThis incident sends\u2063 a troubling \u200bmessage to members of \u200bthe\u2062 Sorority\u200b and other similar \u200borganizations, suggesting that freedom\u2064 of speech and difference of opinion \u2064are\u200c not valued or protected.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is \u200bcritical to engage in open and respectful dialogue that addresses the concerns of all parties involved. Dismissing Levang and Tuck-Smith without\u2064 considering their perspective undermines the principles of \u200dfairness and equality \u200bthat should be central to any decision-making process.\u200c Efforts should be made to\u2063 find a compromise that respects the rights of transgender individuals while\u2064 also preserving the\u200d core values \u200cand\u2064 history of the sisterhood.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a reminder that progress should not come at \u2062the \u2063expense of\u200d silencing \u2064differing \u200dopinions. \u200cRespect for diversity should\u200c extend to embracing the multiplicity of thoughts, beliefs, and values, \u200ceven when they\u200d clash with mainstream\u2062 narratives. Only through \u200bopen and honest conversations \u2063can\u2064 we hope to create a society that truly\u2064 celebrates and accepts all individuals, \u200cregardless\u200b of their gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>It is our hope that Kappa Kappa Gamma, and similar institutions, engage in meaningful discussions\u200b to address the concerns raised\u2064 by Levang and Tuck-Smith. By embracing dialogue and understanding, we\u200c can work towards finding a solution\u2063 that respects the rights \u200band identities of all individuals while \u2064preserving \u200dthe unique spaces that have been created for specific communities. Only through such \u200dconversations can we bridge the gap of understanding and build a more inclusive and united society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two women were removed as alumnae of their sorority after pushing for the sorority to allow only biological women as members. Patsy Levang and Cheryl Tuck-Smith were expelled from Kappa Kappa Gamma after they supported and fundraised for a lawsuit to remove Artemis Langford, a trans-identifying biological male as a member. 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