Putting females in male-dominated military roles: Has anyone done a study to determine the % of females that disagree with this action?

SFC Collin McMillion — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:55:17 -0400

First let me say I am not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone, just wondering if and where I missed something. I see a lot about women going into these different positions and saying it is their right to do so, now my question.......has anyone did a poll or study as to the percentage of women who don't want or disagree with this action? I am just asking as I may have just missed seeing it.

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Mar 20 at 2015 1:02 PM

SFC Collin McMillion — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:02:27 -0400

Since the military is composed of about 15% women, I really would like to hear from them, so far almost all the comments I have read are written by men.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Mar 20 at 2015 1:11 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:11:53 -0400

The biggest problem I have with this whole issue is that it appears that certain women want the right to fill any position, IF THEY WANT TO, but do not want to be REQUIRED to fill them if they don't want to, as men are.

I believe in equality and believe that women should be given the same opportunities as men, as long as there is a level playing field. No special privileges, different standards, etc. If there is a need for different standards due to physiology or whatever, there can never really be true equality and, therefore, there is justification to exclude women (or men, for that matter) from certain positions/functions.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2015 2:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:03:57 -0400

SFC Collin McMillion,

The last study I've seen was about a year ago. 1LT Annala posted a link to the article and many of us weighed in with our opinions.

Here's the discussion thread:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/your-opinion-new-army-report-8-of-army-women-want-combat-jobs