This event is not a current social problem, but is a social problem in one country that has been solved. This week it has been declared in Australia that women will now be allowed to be in a combat role in the Australian army. They will get jobs that are usually done by men, and will not be discriminated against because of their gender. “Women will be allowed to apply to serve as Navy ordnance disposal divers, airfield and ground defense guards, and in infantry, artillery, and armored units, according to the Australian Defence Ministry.” Government officials claim that the women will not be judged because of their gender but by the way they perform their job.
It is unfortunate that women, who serve in the military in the United States, are still not officially allowed to be in combat roles, although during war, many are told to do so. However, Lory Manning of the Washington-based Women's Research and Education Institute, states that will soon change and that the U.S. will also change their policy and lift restrictions for women in combat roles. I believe that Australia will be a great example for many other countries to follow because they will see that it is possible for women to be in combat. It is great to see Australians are recognizing the fact that women can do the same jobs as men can. This is a great way to push towards gender equality, and show that women are capable to be on the same level as men.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/27/world/asia/australia-women-combat/index.html?hpt=wo_bn
September 30th, 2011 1:30pm
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