Before 2001, America’s military women had rarely seen ground combat. Their jobs kept them mostly away from enemy lines, as military policy dictates.
- Lizette Alvarez for The NY TIMES
It's official US military policy to not allow women in combat situations. Oddly enough, I am quite familiar with this policy. At the tender age of 15 I spent a summer arguing against such military policy, urging the Senate to pass a law reversing such policy (this was some nerd mock government stuff). Nevertheless, it's STILL an ongoing discussion, evoking emotion and passion (whether you are for or against).
The NY Times has recently published a great series entitled Women At Arms addressing women's roles in contemporary military situations. Highly recommend taking a few minutes to watch Lizette Alvarez's "Women At Arms: Beyond the Wire" and G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier to see what our lady troops are really experiencing and how they feel about this policy.
- Lizette Alvarez for The NY TIMES
It's official US military policy to not allow women in combat situations. Oddly enough, I am quite familiar with this policy. At the tender age of 15 I spent a summer arguing against such military policy, urging the Senate to pass a law reversing such policy (this was some nerd mock government stuff). Nevertheless, it's STILL an ongoing discussion, evoking emotion and passion (whether you are for or against).
The NY Times has recently published a great series entitled Women At Arms addressing women's roles in contemporary military situations. Highly recommend taking a few minutes to watch Lizette Alvarez's "Women At Arms: Beyond the Wire" and G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier to see what our lady troops are really experiencing and how they feel about this policy.
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