![]() ![]() The reality of combat is that men are generalized as heroes and warriors who must show their masculinity by protecting women and children. ![]() According to an article called Women At War: The Ethics of Women in Combat written by Lucinda Peach, who writes for the Minerva journal, states that, “Much of the opposition to women in combat has been based directly on such ideological notions of gender” (Women at War). Society’s views of the stereotypical gender roles may be the reason why combat positions like infantry are off limits to women. If women can meet the required physical and mental standards without lowering them, then women should be allowed in direct combat. There will always be biological, psychological, and emotional differences between the two genders, but in any case, one gender does not out rank the other. This prevention is being based sole on their sex. While women are indeed able to infiltrate many various Military Occupations Specialties (MOS), and some combat specialties they are still prevents from entering MOS such as the infantry, special reconnaissance, and special operations. Military, women are unable to serve directly in battle while their male counterparts are granted access to front line combat. One of the most controversial, yet popular, topics is the male and female inequality present in the United States Military. In today’s society, women have come a long way in taking on new roles in everything from business and medicine to politics. I was able to out rank half the males that I trained with, and I am a female.Īccording to evolution and history, women have been long given the role of gatherers while the men were left with the task of hunting in the wild. My arms were shaking and my legs were going to give out, but I couldn’t let my squad down. If the group slowed down, the recruiter would make us stop and yell at us to “sit in a chair” and hold this position for one minute. I’ve humped (hiked) three miles on a gruesome, hot summer day with a 40-50 pound pack on my back all the while rotating different weights around the squad. I crawled through icy, muddy waters while carrying mock rifles, and jogged while singing cadences to show our motivation for the corps. I’ve done lunges, squats, and ran while carrying him I’ve endured pain, only making me stronger. ![]() I’ve fireman-carried, bridal-carried, and over-the-shoulder-carried a fellow male who weighed 140 pounds, weighing 30 pounds more than me. With motivation, a key USMC trait, I was able to complete every challenge thrown at my face. Although, I wasn’t able to leave for boot camp, at the time, I was 1 of 3 females who trained alongside 20-25 males biweekly. I always thought, “Go big or go home”, so I went big. I have always had a love for the military, especially for the United States Marine Corps. ![]()
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