Unit Cohesion Of Women In The Military

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According to the U.S. Constitution, all men are created equal, and this includes women. In spite of the fact that everyone is considered equal, the history of women in the military proves to be different. Women have been struggling for a place in combat roles for some time now, but aren’t being given the support or even the opportunity to try. People doubt women’s physical ability to get the job done but fail to acknowledge the fact that it takes more than strength and speed to successfully complete a mission. No one will ever know if allowing women to fight in combat roles is the right decision or not because they aren’t even being given the opportunity. By giving women the chance to prove themselves in combat, people will realize that it is not about …show more content…

Many people are against women in combat roles even when they meet the same standards as everybody else. “In 2003, with the latest deployment of thousands of women to Iraq, the debate on lifting the direct ground combat barrier centers around the “cohesion” of combat units and whether women will disrupt unit cohesion” (Introduction to Women in the Military: At Issue). Unit cohesion is described as the bonding of soldiers to strengthen their drive and dedication to each other, the unit, and the mission despite the high pressure and stressful environment. It’s about completely trusting your unit member’s physical and mental capabilities. Once that is achieved, the performance of the group will become better than ever and the results will be exceptional. “To critics of gender-integration, women possess physical and biological handicaps that will damage the

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