The idea of women fighting in combat positions is looked down upon. There is an image that seems to be instilled in some people’s heads that physical things are meant for men, and men only. Because war is very physically demanding, it is seen out of reach for most women. That is why women involved in the military are for the most part not on the battlefield. They are in administrative positions and anything regarding health care or nursing. Women’s “motherly tendencies” are seen as needed in places like the military because their caring and loving ways will help wounded soldiers heal faster and in more comfort. There is a lot of militarized masculinity which overall turns into sexism. This is seen when there is harassment toward women in the military. The military is not restrictive to sex, but society has restricted it. This is unfair to women because that then starts more sexist ideas in other work environments, and women are not able to advance in professions. Since the military is one of the biggest symbols instilled within us when it comes to America, they should lead by example and disregard sex. A woman might even be better in the battle field then some men, but some aren’t even given the chance, which ultimately sets all of society back, not only in the military, but overall.
The idea of women fighting in combat positions is looked down upon. There is an image that seems to be instilled in some people’s heads that physical things are meant for men, and men only. Because war is very physically demanding, it is seen out of reach for most women. That is why women involved in the military are for the most part not on the battlefield. They are in administrative positions and anything regarding health care or nursing. Women’s “motherly tendencies” are seen as needed in places like the military because their caring and loving ways will help wounded soldiers heal faster and in more comfort. There is a lot of militarized masculinity which overall turns into sexism. This is seen when there is harassment toward women in the military. The military is not restrictive to sex, but society has restricted it. This is unfair to women because that then starts more sexist ideas in other work environments, and women are not able to advance in professions. Since the military is one of the biggest symbols instilled within us when it comes to America, they should lead by example and disregard sex. A woman might even be better in the battle field then some men, but some aren’t even given the chance, which ultimately sets all of society back, not only in the military, but overall.
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