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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My junior was interested, in part because we have family in Georgia.  And in the last week has been watching the Georgia abortion mess and crossed it off her list.  I had tried to explain why living in the South was so different, but current events made it click for her.

I grew up in NC and DH grew up near Emory.  We moved to the DMV when our kids were preschool age. So this is all they really know.  We both attended a different “Southern Ivy” that is a peer school to Emory.  And because of that, we were concerned about sending a kid back to the South for college. But, near grandparents, etc.

If your are from an affluent white conservative family and have the type of kid who would love to pledge a sorority, it might be a great fit. But the South is very race and class conscious and very conservative, and very religious.  My kids who got to Diwali celebrations and know kids from all over the world and are liberal would not fit in.  And it just isn’t an area that tolerates outsiders.

I would be particularly concerned about a girl, because there is a much more narrow view about the appropriate view of women in society. A lot of smart girls from “good” Southern families there to get their Mrs.  [/quote]

Please the south may have its issues, but to suggest the north doesn't have race issues means you're probably white and speaking out of turn. Emory is a great school your DC was probably going to get denied from. [/quote]

You're absolutely right. There are race issues throughout the entire US and anyone who thinks otherwise is not paying attention. The population in the South does tend to be more open about their views (confederate flags anyone...), but the East Coast, Midwest, West and West Coast certainly have people with questionable views on race. They simply hide it a bit better. It often takes some time for the racism to rear its ugly head, but it is present in some people.

However, Southern states do tend to be much more conservative in general, particularly regarding women's issues. I think the concern about the new Georgia abortion bill not only concerns people because of the access to all reproductive health, but also because it speaks to Southern states' view of women in general. What are the views on sexual assault? Equal opportunities for jobs and/or research positions? The role of women in society? No one wants their daughter to get an abortion (goodness no!), but there is a bigger picture concern here that needs to be addressed.

And before people accuse me of having a child who could not get into Emory...my DS was accepted, but is not attending.  Emory is a great school. I would also agree that it is a liberal school located in a conservative state. However, its location in Georgia is a tough sell. That and the very large emphasis on Greek life. [/quote]

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