Pros And Cons Of Women In Combat

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Lastly there are some concerns that society has about women in combat. It is implied that men can endure a lot of strenuous physical activities were as a woman may not. For example, there may be an issue were a fellow solider may need to be carried to safety, a woman opposed to a man will probably not be able to handle this strenuous task, and because of that standard may have to be lowered to accommodate female applicants, therefore making it easy for anyone who might not be fit to fight in combat roles accepted into those positions. There is also a fear that women can be captured by the enemy and be tortured. This a fear of both men and women but because women are at risk of encountering a misogynistic enemy the chances of rape goes up. …show more content…

For example, higher self-esteem for younger girls can be achieved if they know they are just as qualified as their male counterparts to do a job. Some women have the same dream as men, to serve their nation. If women are denied roles in combat then what type of message is that sending to younger girls? Women being accepted in combat roles will teach women that you are not the weaker sex you can do anything you put your mind to do. Some women did not grow up wanting to be princesses. Women want to break the stereotype of them being the weaker sex, so why not let them. Saying that women are not qualified for male combat roles because of their sex is not fair to the women who want to work hard to earn their …show more content…

According to Gender doesn’t Matter by McCormack, Jan states that “Judith was not a warrior, yet she beheaded the Assyrian king 's general (71).” According to Gender doesn’t Matter by McCormack, Jan states that, “Deborah, a prophetess and a judge of Israel, guided her people during peace and war. When war and oppression came, she battled against the superior Canaanite army herself and led her male troops to victory (71).” According to Gender doesn’t Matter by McCormack, Jan states that “Sierra, the enemy general, then fled the battlefield towards Kedesh, where he was received by his ally Heber 's wife, Jael. After he fell asleep, Jael killed him with a tent peg. She was hailed a heroine by the pursuing Israelite forces (71).” All these women have had victory and success bestowed upon them not because of their sex but because of their skill, leadership, and taking action, not waiting on a man to approve there

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Opines that there are some concerns that society has about women in combat, such as the fear of being captured by the enemy and being tortured.
Argues that traditional women are fragile, gentle, mother-like creatures, but everyday women break stereotypes of what the world depicts women to be. women should be looked upon as a soldier who earned her position.
Opines that women serving in combat can achieve higher self-esteem for younger girls if they know they are just as qualified as their male counterparts to do a job.

Opines that there are some concerns that society has about women in combat, such as the fear of being captured by the enemy and being tortured.
Argues that traditional women are fragile, gentle, mother-like creatures, but everyday women break stereotypes of what the world depicts women to be. women should be looked upon as a soldier who earned her position.
Opines that women serving in combat can achieve higher self-esteem for younger girls if they know they are just as qualified as their male counterparts to do a job.
Analyzes how women work twice as hard just to prove they are fit for what is stereotyped as "men work".
Opines that women should be allowed to fight in combat roles if they so wish. women should not be faced with the stereotype that pregnancies are reason why they cannot serve.
Explains that women have been fighting in combats dressed as men since the civil war. rosetta wakeman disguised herself as a man before the war.
Explains that even though women biblically have been called the weaker vessels, there are times where women took the lead.
Opines that women should not be stereotyped as weak and incapable of doing manly things, but should be seen as equal with men. as long as they are qualified, competent, effective and efficient, they should serve in combat positions.

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Women in Combat
opinion essay
When it comes to combat assignments and the needs of the military, men take precedence over all other considerations, including career prospects of female service members. Female military members have been encouraged to pursue opportunities and career enhancement within the armed forces, which limit them only to the needs and good of the service due to women being not as “similarly situated” as their male counterparts when it comes to strength or aggressiveness, and are not able to handle combat situations.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that becraft, carolyn j., "a case for women in combat."
- Analyzes ted sampley's essay, "women warriors, can they hack it in a real war?"
- Explains that women were encouraged to pursue opportunities and career enhancement within the armed forces because they were not as "similarly situated" as their male counterparts when it comes to strength or aggressiveness.
- Opines that becraft, carolyn j., "a case for women in combat."
- Analyzes ted sampley's essay, "women warriors, can they hack it in a real war?"
- Explains that women were encouraged to pursue opportunities and career enhancement within the armed forces because they were not as "similarly situated" as their male counterparts when it comes to strength or aggressiveness.
- Explains that hard-working women felt they were only there for the moral support of the male troops. the military designated programs to force a more balanced number of women across all but combat and combat-related fields.
- Explains that men have an advantage in physical endurance and heat tolerance by the size of their heart and lungs, oxygen uptake, average hemoglobin content, body temperature, and sweat glands.
- Opines that if women are allowed into combat positions, there must be a concerted effort to educate the american public on the increased likelihood of rape.
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Women in Combat
opinion essay
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that if a woman chooses this kind of challenge, she is more than capable.
- Recounts how the first commando to reach lynch identified himself as a united states soldier during the rescue of prisoner of war jessica lynch.
- Opines that jessica lynch is more than a soldier, she's also an icon, who reportedly fought her abusive captors with heroism and courage. the time is right to blast through the armored ceiling that keeps women second-class citizens in the military.
- Opines that if a woman chooses this kind of challenge, she is more than capable.
- Recounts how the first commando to reach lynch identified himself as a united states soldier during the rescue of prisoner of war jessica lynch.
- Opines that jessica lynch is more than a soldier, she's also an icon, who reportedly fought her abusive captors with heroism and courage. the time is right to blast through the armored ceiling that keeps women second-class citizens in the military.
- Opines that the military has been fully integrated with regard to gender. however, public officials have fought to open more opportunities for women. president truman helped create a separate military service for females.
- Explains that in 1994, the defense department issued the "risk rule," which opened up specialty jobs to women. over 40,000 american women served in dessert storm in iraq, 23 of which returned with a combat action ribbon.
- Explains that even though women have important jobs, they are not allowed on the front line. women who fight as soldiers in artillery units, on warships, or pilots are just as likely to kill or be killed in combat.
- Analyzes how a 1992 presidential commission used well-worn arguments to push to maintain the status quo for women. these dated excuses, as 19-year-old army private jessica lynch and many others before her, no longer hold water.
- Opines that women lack courage and mental toughness, but there are many women in the military today that are strong, intelligent, loyal, and patriotic.
- Explains that women lack the physical strength needed for ground combat. to be an effective team, all the team mates need to put complete trust in each other.
- Explains that mixed sexes have quietly maintained order, accomplished missions, and passed operational readiness inspections with flying colors. desert storm is a classic example of mixed units performing as cohesive and effective teams even under fire.
- Explains that women who join the military are aware of the possibility of being raped and tortured, and that keeping women out of combat positions does not protect them from becoming pows.
- Describes how the 507th maintenance co. accidentally made a fatal turn in southern iraq, where they were attacked by the iraqi soldiers. lynch refused to be captured by these brutal men.
- Describes how the 507th maintenance co's hero was the only survivor to be taken hostage and treated in the iraqi hospital, where lynch was treated atrociously.
- Explains that on april fools day, the u.s. soldiers tricked the iraqis by forcing entry in the middle of the night and rescuing jessica lynch.
- Opines that jessica lynch's strength and bravery is the reason she was saved. she held up better than any man put in her position.
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Women´s Responsibility in the Military: The Right to Fight
analytical essay
Many women around the world have big responsibilities in the military, and although some people may disagree, I believe they can handle anything a man can handle when it comes to being on the battlefield. Some people think that women should not be able to fight in the military, where as other people think they should be able to fight in the military. Each supporter and non-supporter has their own reasons. Some of the reasons for the non-supporters are because of their gender. They think that because they are women, they cannot handle the challenges that being on the battlefield brings. Women are willing to fight, and they know what can happen, they know exactly what can happen. They are willing to fight for their country, and I believe they should be able to. The men that fight for our country are against women fighting in combat. They believe that women are not capable of doing what they do to defend and fight for our country. The men feel that they cannot trust women to help back them up at war simply because of the fact that they are women.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that if gender neutrality is passed, jobs in infantry and artillery will be open to women by the year 2016.
- Explains that the wars in iraq and afghanistan are exactly the reason why women's roles in the military are so important.
- Explains that there are a lot of facts to know about women and men in the armed forces.
- Argues that if gender neutrality is passed, jobs in infantry and artillery will be open to women by the year 2016.
- Explains that the wars in iraq and afghanistan are exactly the reason why women's roles in the military are so important.
- Explains that there are a lot of facts to know about women and men in the armed forces.
- Explains that military nurses take care of wounded and ill soldiers and prepare them for surgery by cutting out dead or infected tissue cells. they also wash the soldiers' uniforms and cook for them.
- Explains that the military ban on women in combat in 1994 was lifted because of leon panetta. the pentagon will lift the 1994 ban officially in 2016.
- Argues that women should be able to fight in the military because they know what can happen, and they can't handle the challenges that being on the battlefield brings.
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Analysis of Women in Combat
opinion essay
In 1994 Secretary of Defense Les Aspen set in place a policy barring women from direct ground combat positions. That policy, which is still in effect today was based on a study done by an all male committee that looked more at social biases in determining it than at the facts needed to make such a policy. If that committee however would have looked at 3 areas of study and placed themselves in an unbiased state, they would have been able to make a policy that was supported by facts and figures and not by views and beliefs.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the 1994 policy barring women from direct ground combat positions was based on a study done by an all-male committee that looked more at social biases in determining it than at the facts needed to make it.
- Explains secretary aspen's policy for the heads of each branch of service in a memo on 13 january 1994.
- Describes the direct ground combat assignment rule, and the definition of direct combat, adopted effective october 1, 1994. service members are eligible to be assigned positions for which they are qualified except that women are excluded from assignment to units below the brigade level.
- Explains that the 1994 policy barring women from direct ground combat positions was based on a study done by an all-male committee that looked more at social biases in determining it than at the facts needed to make it.
- Explains secretary aspen's policy for the heads of each branch of service in a memo on 13 january 1994.
- Describes the direct ground combat assignment rule, and the definition of direct combat, adopted effective october 1, 1994. service members are eligible to be assigned positions for which they are qualified except that women are excluded from assignment to units below the brigade level.
- Defines direct ground combat as engaging an enemy on the ground with individual or crew served weapons, while being exposed to hostile fire or to a high probability of direct physical contact with the hostile force’s personnel.
- Explains that the policy was the result of a study done by an all male committee that was biased based on societies own beliefs of women's role in the military.
- Opines that if the committee had placed themselves behind john rawls' veil of ignorance, they would have developed a policy that was supported entirely by fact and not by bias.
- Analyzes the physical restrictions women have that do not affect men. army lt. colonel william gregor testified before the presidential commission on the assignment of women in the armed forces.
- Explains that to survive in a ground combat situation, soldiers must be in superior physical condition. women have 40% less strength than men, which translates into lower physical capability to perform necessary combat tasks.
- Opines that the committee should have looked at the idea of safety for women in a ground combat situation.
- Opines that the problem of safety among comrades is due entirely to human nature during strenuous and isolated situations.
- Opines that the committee needs to look at the psychological impact placing women into combat would have on both males and females. during the 1948 arab-israeli war, israel allowed women to fight alongside male soldiers.
- Opines that israel had self-destructed a large part of its male military force, leaving them helpless for future battles.
- Explains the "veil of ignorance" which is a way of viewing proposed policies without knowing about one's own characteristics. committee members would not have known if they were male or female or even what country and background they came from.
- Explains that the committee would have decided that physical restrictions were one area that supported a ban on women in combat.
- Opines that if the committee looked at safety from behind the veil they would conclude that there were several safety issues posed that were due entirely to the women themselves.
- Opines that if the committee looked at the psychological implications allowing women into combat would pose, they would have found many things true. the government did not have the right to play with human minds in that way simply so females could be equal to males.
- Opines that if the government had based their policy on facts and figures, they would have developed a policy that had legitimacy and reasoning.
- Opines that if the committee and the secretary of defense had looked from an unbiased point of view they would have developed the same policy for the proper reasons.
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Women In Combat
analytical essay
War has been a part of humanity almost as long as humanity itself. However, women at war have not been. History has many stories about exceptional women serving honorably on the battlefield. In many cases Women on the battlefield are liabilities. During World War II both the Soviets and Germans tried placing women on the front lines when they were desperate for fighting soldiers. Male troops forgot their combat responsibilities in order to protect the women fighting beside them. This made their units less effective and exposed them all to greater risk. Both the Soviets and the Germans later barred women from serving in combat. It is man's role to risk his life on a battlefield not a woman's. A woman's role is to support the man fighting in combat, whether it is serving as a soldier herself in a supporting role or staying home and caring for their family.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that combat is not an appropriate role for women.
- Cites carol wekesser and matthew polesetsky, eds. current controversies series. greenhaven press, 1991.
- Argues that women on the battlefield are liabilities. the military has rules against women serving in roles with a high probability of direct combat.
- Opines that combat is not an appropriate role for women.
- Cites carol wekesser and matthew polesetsky, eds. current controversies series. greenhaven press, 1991.
- Argues that women on the battlefield are liabilities. the military has rules against women serving in roles with a high probability of direct combat.
- Explains that the military has rules against women serving in roles with a high probability of direct combat. the military is allowing women to fly combat fighters in the middle east.
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Women in Combat
opinion essay
I believe women should not be in combat. Guys are more physically dominant in fighting in war. The women should just be able to clean and cook and just work around the house. You must have physical strength to fight and men have that more than women. It has nothing to do with brains, or patriotism, or dedication to duty. It’s a life-and-death issue, and that’s why I think women should not be in combat.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that women should not be in combat because men are more physically dominant in fighting in war. it's a life-and-death issue.
- Explains that only one woman out of 100 could meet a physical standard achieved by 60 men, while 78% of men exceeded it. women's aerobic capacity is significantly lower and they are more susceptible to fatigue.
- Explains that the army has increased emphasis on teamwork to deal with the male-female performance gap.
- Opines that women should not be in combat because men are more physically dominant in fighting in war. it's a life-and-death issue.
- Explains that only one woman out of 100 could meet a physical standard achieved by 60 men, while 78% of men exceeded it. women's aerobic capacity is significantly lower and they are more susceptible to fatigue.
- Explains that the army has increased emphasis on teamwork to deal with the male-female performance gap.
- Opines that women would have to worry about the color of their hair. if you have unnatural colors in your hair, you are going to want to get rid of it.
- Recommends doing 50 pushups, 8 minutes of sit ups and run at least 3 miles every day. girls don't have that physical dominant in them, while women have less upper strength.
- Opines that women should be taking care of children not fighting in combat.
- Opines that men should be the ones fighting for our country. men are more focused on fighting than women. women can get emotional a lot when men don't.
- Explains that women are more of a liability than an asset in the army. they are 4.8 inches shorter, 31.7 pounds lighter, 37.4 fewer pounds of muscle, and 5.7 pounds more fat than the average man recruit.
- Explains that recent studies indicate women are more at risk to getting ptsd, as documented from iraq and afghanistan. women who were never in direct combat but whose camps were shelled were more likely than their male counterparts.
- Explains that the navy changed the standard to a four-man litter carry.
- Opines that a woman cannot get them back up when they're hurt or injured. if she cannot hump the same weight i can then it does me no good.
- Opines that women should not be in combat for many reasons, such as physical strength, men being faster/stronger, and powerful.
- Cites aspy, catherine, "bob just." reader's digest, 1 feb. 1999. web.30apr. 2014.
- Explains attorney scott tips' the real reasons why women should not be allowed in combat. strachen, oewn.
- Cites vale, nicky, anne, libby, and gene. "the biblical case against women in combat?" patheos.
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Taking a Look at Women in Combat
analytical essay
When it comes to having women serve in the military or a battleground one may be faced with the same questioned asked by West Point graduate Laura Canon, "What took the military so long to give women this chance?"(Briggs). This is certainly a fair enough question to ask. Tales of women warriors have often been the subject of past tales of glory, such as General Fu Hao of the Shang Dynasty or Mary Ludwig Hayes McCauley, who started off serving water to American troops on the battlegrounds of Monmouth, New Jersey, but later stepped into the warzone to replace her fallen husband. As evidenced by these past heroines, the idea of a woman in combat is certainly not a novel idea, but rather an idea unfairly molded into an undesirable position for a female in modern society. Contrary to popular belief, having a woman in combat would actually be beneficial, not just for women but for men too by achieving a new level in social equality.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that the idea of a woman in combat is unfairly molded into an undesirable position for females in modern society.
- Argues that the military has shown that it will overcome any challenge in pursuit of a single purpose: winning our nation's wars.
- Analyzes timothy kudo's article, "why the ban on women in combat should end", in which he argues that women lack the willpower to participate in the same scenarios faced by men in combat.
- Argues that the idea of a woman in combat is unfairly molded into an undesirable position for females in modern society.
- Argues that the military has shown that it will overcome any challenge in pursuit of a single purpose: winning our nation's wars.
- Analyzes timothy kudo's article, "why the ban on women in combat should end", in which he argues that women lack the willpower to participate in the same scenarios faced by men in combat.
- Argues that combat is a masculine activity that heightens the traditional male social role of protector and leader, but it is foolish to prevent women from having that kind of status as well.
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Feminism In Military
analytical essay
This is due to the fact that there are actually very few women who question why they are not allowed in these combat units. One woman remarks that, “I certainly wouldn’t want to be in the infantry. A normal woman can’t carry a rucksack that the guys can... And, let’s face it, we would probably make things harder on everybody all around. No Way” (Moskos). This woman states from personal experience, that women are probably not a good fit for the infantry for several different reasons and there are not many women who disagree. Women make up fourteen percent of all soldiers, and out of that there is maybe a percent or two who have considered the direct combat units; therefore the question becomes “Where is the twenty percent that would join the elite groups?”
In this essay, the author
- Explains that feminists advocate social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men. they argue that females are biologically different and affect the overall group structure.
- Explains that women have held a permanent status in the military since 1948, but they kept pushing the boundaries until they got to the matter of elite groups (also known as direct combat units).
- Argues that there could be direct effects on the cohesion within these elite groups, effecting their performance levels.
- Explains that feminists advocate social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men. they argue that females are biologically different and affect the overall group structure.
- Explains that women have held a permanent status in the military since 1948, but they kept pushing the boundaries until they got to the matter of elite groups (also known as direct combat units).
- Argues that there could be direct effects on the cohesion within these elite groups, effecting their performance levels.
- Explains that advocates for this issue focus more on the 1997 (rand) study which states that women and men can form a bond that in turn produces an operational unit as long as the women feel that they will be treated equally.
- Argues that while giving the group more time to become socially accustom to one another is plausible, it would slow down their readiness for any arising problem.
- Argues that pregnancies would not affect these groups as men miss more work time due to sport's injuries than women miss while pregnant. advocates explain that once each unit adheres to having at least twenty percent made up of women, one or two would be able to have a baby.
- Explains that women aren't a good fit for the infantry for several different reasons. women make up fourteen percent of all soldiers and out of that there are maybe two who have considered the direct combat units.
- Analyzes foote's assertion that women should be granted access to direct combat units if they can meet all of the requirements for the units.
- Recommends leaving women out of the direct combat units as they always have been. there is a program called fet (female engagement team) comprised of women soldiers that travel with certain units and deploy to countries where women are not as high in society as women in the united states.
- Explains that traditional feminist viewpoints are challenged and labeled outdated, but they still have substance and fight for the right to be heard in a world where everyone is screaming for attention.
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no women in combat
opinion essay
... on the battlefield…In direct combat, women would not have an equal opportunity to survive, or to help fellow soldiers survive.” (4)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that super bowl sunday is the first in u.s. and in world history where women are allowed to play without restrictions in the national football league.
- Opines that the above stories do not sound even remotely realistic because they don't exist. it would be physically unfair for anyone to ponder placing females into areas requiring the brute and raw strength or endurance expected and displayed by men.
- Opines that even if women and men were allowed to play against each other it would not be fair...so why consider placing men and women on the same battle field?
- Explains that super bowl sunday is the first in u.s. and in world history where women are allowed to play without restrictions in the national football league.
- Opines that the above stories do not sound even remotely realistic because they don't exist. it would be physically unfair for anyone to ponder placing females into areas requiring the brute and raw strength or endurance expected and displayed by men.
- Opines that even if women and men were allowed to play against each other it would not be fair...so why consider placing men and women on the same battle field?
- Opines that women are a vital component in our military, although not in combat, and we should utilize them where they will be more profitable for the outcome of any given mission.
- Argues that american modern society is trying to prove that women and men are equals in every aspect, undermining the importance of physiological and medical factors that actually differentiates women from their male counterparts.
- Explains that in the army's own surveys, 90 percent of enlisted women have said they oppose involuntary combat assignments on the same basis as men.
- Explains that fairness is a major concern in this equality experiment that allows women to choose to be specifically infantrymen when the males cannot choose their specific job.
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Why Women Should Not Be Allowed In Combat Occupations?
analytical essay
Since 1901, women have been serving in some form of the military officially, however, women had an unofficial role dating back to the American Revolution. Traditionally women have not been allowed in combat occupations but recently these restrictions have been somewhat lifted, making certain combat occupations in most branches of the military available to women. Despite the lift complications arise from women being in combat occupations and it’s not just the physical differences, there is also the risk of sexual assault. Due to the detrimental impact on the military, soldiers, and society, women should not be allowed to be in combat occupations.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that women should not be allowed in combat occupations due to the detrimental impact on the military, soldiers, and society.
- Argues that the impact of combat exposure on women veterans may be underappreciated in clinical contexts.
- Argues that postmodern wars are making the violence against women visible through technology, such as hyper-representation in the media and the utilization of new weapons of mass destruction.
- Argues that women should not be allowed in combat occupations due to the detrimental impact on the military, soldiers, and society.
- Argues that the impact of combat exposure on women veterans may be underappreciated in clinical contexts.
- Argues that postmodern wars are making the violence against women visible through technology, such as hyper-representation in the media and the utilization of new weapons of mass destruction.
- States mcnulty, major shelley s., "myth busted: women are serving in ground combat positions." the air force law review, vol.
- Explains that the women's armed services integration act created in 1948 formed a force of women in all the military departments and controlled the number of total female service members.
- Explains that there are 214,098 women serving in the u.s. military, making 14.6 percent of total service members.
- Explains that women can meet all the physical demands of combat occupations. the u.s. supreme court ruled that the all-male draft did not constitute gender-based discrimination since it was intended to increase combat troops.
- Analyzes the impact of combat and interpersonal trauma on ptsd, depression, and alcohol misuse in u.s. gulf war and oef/oif women veterans.
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Women and the Draft
opinion essay
With society’s past and present it is apparent that women are still not equal even if they have the title. Men are observably stronger and have a different mentality in situations than women. This is not to say that women should not be in the military but they should have the choice that way they can accept the responsibility and train themselves mentally and physically to achieve the responsibility and respect needed to fight for our country.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that women have become more equal in the work force, whereas men are still forced to fight our wars when the time calls for it.
- Explains that men are physically stronger and can tolerate more than women naturally. women are built to have children and have remarkable endurance, but men gain strength more easily.
- Opines that emotion prevents women from being in the draft. women's brains perceive things in a more maternal way for they consider circumstances differently.
- Argues that women have become more equal in the work force, whereas men are still forced to fight our wars when the time calls for it.
- Explains that men are physically stronger and can tolerate more than women naturally. women are built to have children and have remarkable endurance, but men gain strength more easily.
- Opines that emotion prevents women from being in the draft. women's brains perceive things in a more maternal way for they consider circumstances differently.
- Opines that social interaction with women and men can cause a shortcoming in the military.
- Opines that women are not equal even if they have the title. men are observably stronger and have a different mentality in situations than women.
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Should Women Serve In Combat?
opinion essay
Across the history, women suffer from lack of their rights. Many cultures and civilizations do not respect women and put them in the lower layers in their social pyramid. Some civilizations killed their baby girls, while other give them a life with a lot of misery and obstacles, at time was worse than death . Our the pas previous centuries, the world has changed and become more open. People's understanding is that they need women in a lot of jobs outside their home as men. Sadly, when we come to army and combat sector, we stop thinking logically. It is men's job and needed one hundred percent . The book "1001 things everyone should know about women's history" which written by Constance Jones (2000) shows that only 88013 women in history had the ability to take part in military by giving a variety of services. Some countries actually these days try to make it happen. For instance the first country that allowed women in military is Norway around 1985. Then, it followed by thirteen other countries. It is still a small percentage compared with the world. We should not forget that is a right of women to join army and take part in combat, because they are capable as men in adapting situation, they have the necessary mental ability, and they have the right to decide their own destiny.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that women have a right to join the army and take part in combat because they are capable as men in adapting situations and have the necessary mental ability.
- Opines that combat allows women to bring out their voices and opinions to the world, and seek to liberate their occupied country.
- Explains that women have the mental ability to be in combat. many people believe women are weaker than men in mental aspect.
- Opines that women have a right to join the army and take part in combat because they are capable as men in adapting situations and have the necessary mental ability.
- Opines that combat allows women to bring out their voices and opinions to the world, and seek to liberate their occupied country.
- Explains that women have the mental ability to be in combat. many people believe women are weaker than men in mental aspect.
- Explains that women know what they're doing, and can take responsibility. the military sector has a large demand for women, which can reduce the unemployment rate.
- Argues that women's physical strength is so weak compared to men strength, and that some studies confirm this.
- Explains that women's upper muscle in body is weaker than men, and that participation in the army sector does not need significant physical strength, but needs to be trained.
- Narrates the mind has no sex?: women in the origins of modern science.
- Concludes that women are equal to men in the right to serve in combat. they have all elements that enable them to battling.
- Cites rettner, r., al maktoum, a portrait of progress.
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The Importance of Women Soldiers in the Civil War
analytical essay
Women have been fighting in wars since the late eighteen-hundreds even though until around WWI they were not permitted to serve. Originally women involved in battle had few jobs such as becoming nurses, spies, etc. while the men fought for days on end. What would happen if the two worlds collided? Women would cross-dress to fight alongside the men. This was common along the war front as women wanted to accompany their husbands or other family in battle, and some wanted to be patriotic and serve for their country. These women put their lives on the line and played the part of a comrade in war, and people believed them until they were discovered and sometimes sent back home. Although women had small roles as nurses, those who took on the important role of secretly becoming soldiers in battle ultimately changed women’s roles in society.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that women have been fighting in wars since the late eighteen-hundreds even though until around wwi they were not permitted to serve.
- Analyzes how the decision to cross-dress wasn't easy for many women who joined the army, but for some they felt it was absolutely necessary.
- Explains that joan of arc was an inspiration to many women who aspired to be her and became soldiers. joining the war efforts brought awareness to women's abilities outside the home.
- Explains that women have been fighting in wars since the late eighteen-hundreds even though until around wwi they were not permitted to serve.
- Analyzes how the decision to cross-dress wasn't easy for many women who joined the army, but for some they felt it was absolutely necessary.
- Explains that joan of arc was an inspiration to many women who aspired to be her and became soldiers. joining the war efforts brought awareness to women's abilities outside the home.
- Explains how women soldiers tricked their peers into believing that they were men — it was a dangerous and risky feat, but most accomplished it with ease.
- Explains how the effect of women soldiers on america was reflected in the changes that ensued after the civil war was over.
- Explains that the one-thousand-two-hundred-five female soldiers who served on the union and confederate lines showed exceptional bravery and valor for their triumphs over the female stereotypes.
- Cites tsui, bonnie, blanton, deanne, and lauren m. cook. they fought like demons: women soldiers in the american civil war.
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Persuasive Essay On Women In The Military
opinion essay
There are things men are meant for, and things women are meant for. War is a man’s world. Men have fought wars for thousands of years, and it was always meant to be men. But today we live in a society about equality and fairness, and most people don’t think about the consequences of being truly equal. Women do not belong in combat. Look at the facts.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the military recently lifted its ban on women in combat positions in the u.s. military. many people think this is a good thing because it gets rid of the barriers between genders and shows fairness.
- Opines that war is a man's world, and most people don't think about the consequences of being truly equal.
- Explains that the military has been comparing men and women for over 40 years. the marines recently did a test on 45 of their most fit women, to see how well they performed against the men.
- Explains that the military recently lifted its ban on women in combat positions in the u.s. military. many people think this is a good thing because it gets rid of the barriers between genders and shows fairness.
- Opines that war is a man's world, and most people don't think about the consequences of being truly equal.
- Explains that the military has been comparing men and women for over 40 years. the marines recently did a test on 45 of their most fit women, to see how well they performed against the men.
- Explains that men have 50% more upper body strength than women. men have a high amount of testosterone, which makes them aggressive, physically active, and sweeter.
- Explains that females go on sick leave 60 to 70 percent more than their male counterparts. in an infantry team, women get motion sickness and vertigo a lot easier than men.
- Explains that men have 50% more oxygen intake than women, which is important in the military, especially in infantry. they need to be able to fire and maneuver efficiently to kill the enemy.
- Explains that depth perception, and distant vision favor men. the marines found that men can throw grenades on average 30 to 35 meters.
- Opines that ronda rousey is one of the best female fighters we've seen, but that doesn't mean she can beat the greatest male fighter.
- Explains that women haven't been allowed in combat positions for so long because military leaders know the capabilities of men vs. women. they never thought about gender equality and fairness on the battlefield.
- Opines that american leaders need to focus on keeping their guys on the battlefield alive and winning, not on how gender equal their platoon is. if there is a weakness, it needs to be rid of.
- Argues that if a woman is physically capable of joining the infantry, she should be allowed to do so. however, their physical attributes are not the main problem; it's also about their safety around the other soldiers or marines.
- Opines that women will be in danger around infantrymen.
- Opines that unit cohesion is another problem. men compete for a woman's affection, which creates boundaries between the men, and causes them to lose trust.
- Opines that when a nco (noncommissioned officer) is having "relations" with the female in the team, they're going to be angry, jealous, and hate that man.
- Explains that infantrymen are human beings, not robots. they think, love, feel, just like everyone else, which means they will make mistakes.
- Explains that men are attracted to women. it's natural, and it'll be the same with a combat team.
- Argues that many arguments say, "women have been wounded in combat," which is the worst argument on this subject. does that help us win wars?
- Opines that women being killed the same as men doesn't mean they are as capable of being in combat as the males. they sacrificed themselves for their country, and that is a noble deed.
- Explains that women are more than twice as likely to get ptsd than men. women who have been sexually assaulted many times end up with severe, traumatizing trauma.
- Explains that many people with ptsd commit suicide. they can't live with the regret of not being able to save someone or understand why their friends died. infantrymen are the strongest minded men in the world.
- Opines that many people who support women in direct combat don't know what combat really is. a mother could shoot a five-year-old boy through the head, because he's strapped to his chest.
- Analyzes how women were raped and used as objects by islamic extremists over thousands of years.
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