In contrast to what some might think, women can amount to the work required for men. Although, the thought of making women equivalent to men concern some feminists. Fields argues that feminists do believe women should be seen as equal, but they do not feel that VMI should try to make females be like males without utilizing women’s talents that they might have in combat (par. 8). Rightfully, feminists see men and women uniquely. In their eyes, men are skilled, and while women have different skills, they are also talented. Women do not diminish reputation; they enhance it in different ways such as bringing in challenges and new ideas. Others who oppose do not see the work women bring.
Women are also treated differently because joining the military is not seen as a traditional gender role for females. Women are seen to be inferior to males and are to assist men. Hilde Lindemann, an American philosophy professor and bioethicist, deliniates, “The term gender refers to this power relation, which operates through society's institutions and practices by conferring the control of resources and the right to social goods on men while relegating women to subordinate positions in service of men's interests and concerns” (par. 2). This claims that men are seen to bear resources and take care of what is needed. On the other hand, women are seen to take care of men and any other job that men do not cover. Throughout history, most of society has placed women under men. For example, what are supposed to be degrading phrases such as “you hit like a girl” and “you’re being such a girl” are frequently used. When the situation turns to women in the military, beliefs such as “a woman was not made to fight” and “this is not women’s work” are common. A traditional job for a woman would be to clean the house and bear children. Quindlen states:
And the solution is clear: Women were never made to be in the work force outside the home, but to marry, bear children, and guide the house. The young women are not exhorted to become professional business women, to be some man's boss or submit themselves to another head, but are under the father's authority until marriage, when the husband becomes her only head and authority and her provider. (par. 2)
This quote delegates women to the chores around the house. Even though joining the military is not the traditional role for women, female soldiers contribute more than they are given credit for.
Women are also treated differently because joining the military is not seen as a traditional gender role for females. Women are seen to be inferior to males and are to assist men. Hilde Lindemann, an American philosophy professor and bioethicist, deliniates, “The term gender refers to this power relation, which operates through society's institutions and practices by conferring the control of resources and the right to social goods on men while relegating women to subordinate positions in service of men's interests and concerns” (par. 2). This claims that men are seen to bear resources and take care of what is needed. On the other hand, women are seen to take care of men and any other job that men do not cover. Throughout history, most of society has placed women under men. For example, what are supposed to be degrading phrases such as “you hit like a girl” and “you’re being such a girl” are frequently used. When the situation turns to women in the military, beliefs such as “a woman was not made to fight” and “this is not women’s work” are common. A traditional job for a woman would be to clean the house and bear children. Quindlen states:
And the solution is clear: Women were never made to be in the work force outside the home, but to marry, bear children, and guide the house. The young women are not exhorted to become professional business women, to be some man's boss or submit themselves to another head, but are under the father's authority until marriage, when the husband becomes her only head and authority and her provider. (par. 2)
This quote delegates women to the chores around the house. Even though joining the military is not the traditional role for women, female soldiers contribute more than they are given credit for.