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Handkerchief As Social Currency
- A sorority tradition gave each pledge class a single silk handkerchief that members embroidered with initials when they married. This became a status object for 15 sisters and fueled competition as many married quickly after college.
Friendship Frays Over Rapid Engagement
- Amanda and Meredith are the last two unmarried pledge sisters whose friendship frays after Amanda dates someone long-term. Tension grows as Meredith quickly gets engaged after six months with a new partner.
Small Slights Become Power Plays
- Sorority dynamics can turn small slights into power plays because of entrenched status rules. Appearance of support often masks competitive hierarchy among close-knit groups.