Women In Combat

Stephanie BeddowPeriod 3

May, 2012

Different Views

1st View

Women shouldn’t be able to fight in combat.

2nd View

Women should be able to fight in combat.

Women Shouldn’t Serve in Combat

Women’s emotions can “control” decisions.

Rick Santorum believes that it is best if women don’t fight.

He also believes that it would be best for a mission if women weren’t involved.

“Emotions can create a compromising situation.”-Rick Santorum

Women Shouldn’t Serve in Combat

In general, women aren’t physically stronger than men.

On average, a woman’s upper body strength is lesser than a young man’s.

Men can tend to be more aggressive than an average woman.

Women aren’t as strong as men

Women Shouldn’t Serve in Combat

It can interfere with their “male bonding”.

A lot of men don’t know how to work with women.

Most men see a woman as a “victim”, not a fighter.

The men have issues with it

Women Should Serve in Combat

Modern warfare has changed.

Women’s rights have progressed.

Women and men are on a more level playing field.

Rules are outdated

Capt. Gina Jennings in F-16 cockpit.

Women Should Serve in Combat

Women now have higher education and training.

It can improve the U.S. military ranking.

Many women volunteer, but get denied.

It can improve the military

Women Should Serve in Combat

Allows women to achieve higher rankings.

Women have a chance to earn more money.

Could receive medals that men receive.

Gives women more opportunities

Conclusion• Women Shouldn’t Serve

• Emotions can come into play.

• Women aren’t as physically strong as men.

• Some men have problems with women serving in combat.

• Women Should Serve

• These laws are very outdated.

• Women serving can improve the military.

• Women fighting can give the military more opportunities.

In my opinion...

Personally, I believe that women deserve an equal opportunity to serve for their country.

Women go through the same training as men.

They are willing to serve.

Everyone deserves an equal chance at making a living.

This could improve military ranks.

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