Importance Of Equal Opportunities In The Military Essay

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Equal Opportunities in the Military
Gender equality in the military has been an issue for years, it's like a problem that doesn't seem to be solved. Women do not hold the same opportunities as men do. Accomplishing a career in something you love is a big achievement. Women strive to achieve greatness in everything they do just like any other man, but unfortunately women are forced to settle down and respect the restrictions they are put up. This is a big use that has been spoken about by many. Jena McGregor, a graduate of the University of Georgia writes on her article "Military Women in Combat:Why Making It Official Matters”, published on May 25, 2012 the main factors that keep women from achieving equal opportunities as men do in the military. She supports her argument by giving a lot of facts on this current issue.
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For example, “The same week, Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D, Calif.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D, N.Y.) introduced legislation in both houses of Congress that would encourage the “repeal of the Ground Combat Exclusion policy” for women in the armed forces” (McGregor 1) Perhaps if they repeal the ground combat exclusion it could create more jobs and promotions for women. McGregor could of gave more input on this policy.
Women are being held back simply because they are women, by closing the doors to women you’re also closing the doors to progress. ”One of the arguments behind both the lawsuit and the new legislation is that the remaining restrictions hurt women’s opportunities for advancement” (McGregor 1) Advocating for women's rights in the military is important because they go into the military with a hope of a great career. We are limiting their future earnings, retirement benefits and achieving great post in the military. It’s very rare to see a women hold a high position in the military with all the restrictions there

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