why aren't women in the us army allowed to work as an infantryman?
480254
Domestic public relations.  Civilian citizens are more apt to be horrified by the image of women being killed, maimed, captured, or tortured.  It's hard to prosecute a war if most of the voters are horrified by it.  So politicians try to minimize the public perception of the horrors of war by forbidding things like the filming the bodies of dead soldiers being removed from transport planes, or the use of women in roles where they are somewhat likely to be killed or captured.
795937
We have the knowlege that says women and men should not be segregated because women can shoot just as well. Plus, seeing stuff get shattered into a million pieces by a girl shows all those men that women are not worthless and they are strong and have skills too.
747598
Yes they do. Women have as much right to serve their country as men do. I've worked in all male units too and enjoyed it but I've also worked in mixed units and enjoyed that also. Sounds, like you and your men have a problem and its not women. If women can work with men but men can't work with women.... who really has the problem. I've seen a lot of female soldiers who easily pulled their weight. Maybe Army females are just better than Navy females? I've watched female soldiers in combat and they are just a brave as the male soldiers. When rounds are incoming who cares about PC. I guess you navy guys have a lot more time to think about it than the Army.
327484
Absolutely.  Except, and here's the kicker....women are NOT held up to same standards as men.  Women scream equality and then refuse to play by the rules.  All Americans should be REQUIRED to serve in military OR do an equal amount of community service as a part of their citizenship.  As far as women in the military...what a joke.  Most (I SAY MOST>>>NOT ALL) do not meet the same standards as men.  They are not required to run as fast or with the same amount of weight in their rucks, they get special exceptions for being pregnant.  When my hubby was in army, all the girls did was have babies..they hardly ever worked and then got out as if they had fulfilled their contracts.  If a women had to cover a man in the field, could she run as fast, shoot as well and carry as much?  How many women in military today could pull a 200 lb. man up off the ground and carry him like most men could do to their female counterparts? Woman need to sign up and play by the rules as they are written. Oh, yeah, and I think women who are in military should have to sign a contract thatthey will not get pregnant while enlisted or risk losing their enlistment.  Career militray women should have to take a sabatical to get pregnant, like the rest of us do.  You can't defend a country and rely on a certain number of personnel when some of them get preggy just to avoid deployment!!! Oh, and by the way..I AM A FEMINIST!
182235
i read an article that said that men in the military would not feel comfortable, therefore would lack trust--and since they are entrusted with each other's lives, then it would be dangerous.\n\ni don't really understand that line of argument...you are given orders--then you carry them out, as i see it.\n\njust contributing
9536
Current UK Government policy is that women may not have roles that involve direct combat, they may join the regiments but only in a supporting role.\n\nThe guard at the palace is not just ceremonial, the weapons and ammunition are real and the soldiers are issued rules of engagement about when they can open fire.\n\nSo, the answer is no, they can't join the guard.\n\nPersonally, I'm not in favour of women fighting in the armed forces.  However, if they can do the training and be as effective as the men, then I can see no legitimate reason to stand in their way.
279709
Enlisted men and women are trained to work, officers are trained to lead. That way everyone can perfom their task more efficiently. We need leaders, espcecially in times of life and death. The most effective militaries have had great leaders, both good and evil. The reason they are paid more, is that they have incredible amounts of responsibility. Imagine being in charge of a group of people who are performing a mission that affects the entire country. That deserves compensation and recognition.
694734
If it came down to it and we were in a full out war to save our nation then Yes I'd serve.  I come from a military family and would be very proud!  Women should serve but not be in the front lines...personal opinion.  I think women are capable but shouldn't be on the front lines and I have many reasons.
848181
I dont mean to seem like a sexist as*hole, but ive heard women cant be deployed on the front lines, so that might soften up the fighting that you have to do if it is true. BUT my uncle had the same problem, hes in the army reserve, i dont know the exact details (ie platoon and what not) but he told his company commander and they just put him in a special course to be a cook. and he went to Iraq and stayed on base as a cook. I dont know if that helps but its worth passing on.
94597
A woman can fire a gun or a rocket just as well as a guy.  Some studies show that a womans body can take the stress of high g force flying better then men.\n\nMy only issue is one of fairness.  If women are going to be part of the military the should also be in combat and have the exact same requirements as men.  No more gender-norming of physical requirements.  The current system alows a woman to be promoted without combat experience and I do not see how that helps the military.
444193
According to both state and federal bureaus of labor, the answer is men. However, that does not mean a woman can't do the job.  More men do certain jobs in America than women simply because it's a cultural thing: notice that we still use the term "policeman" and "fireman" and "postman" despite the fact that women have been doing these very jobs, and doing them very well, for years.  There's no more good reasons for women not to be personal trainers than there are for more men not to be nurses.  So if any woman you know is contemplating becoming a personal trainer - tell her to go for it!
529728
There shouldn't be...period.\n\nI've served in combat and I assure you there's no "difference in physical readiness standards for men and women" once hot barrels get pointed at you.\n\nI don't want to catch one because a female soldier had to get special treatment. If a person can't meet the standards they don't deserve to be there (male or female).
884492
I'm not sure why, I don't. I was in Iraq and currently in Afghanistan. The women serving th, there and here are fantastic. Very good at their jobs. I've seen some great female MP gunners, Medics and helicopter pilots. They just are in the rear with the gear anymore guys. Bash all you want but they Kick A$$ over here. And some are really cute too and could still probably kick most of the arm chair soldiers butts in here. HAHA
521482
They were the first US female "combat" unit in World War 1. Essentially, they were telephone operators, but were enlisted and sworn into the US Army.
700642
it depends on what military. not all countries allow women to join.
969653
wow coming from a female soldier that dose no serve breakfast or do laundry.  I drive and fire big guns.  If you really have an attitude like that you should not be able to enlist in the military we don't need people like you in the military.  It is people with attitudes like you that make it harder for everyone including the guys to do our jobs.  you really don't need to be in the military.  If you don't care if you die then you should just jump in front of a train do us all a favor
315215
It hasn't. Females are still not allowed in infantry, and anyways, title IX is geared toward equality in school activities rather than... everything in the united states being equal to both genders. \n\nTitle IX isn't doing anything unless it happens in a PUBLIC school. Private schools are still allowed to discriminate.