Are minority female military members looked down upon?

Answer 1

Not anymore than the rest of us females are. Some people, however, are still living in the 1860s, and don't think any females should serve, but thankfully, those are few and far between. Don't let the color of your skin, or your reproductive parts keep you from serving, if that's what you want to do. Good luck to you!

Answer 2

I must say, this is a VERY interesting question!!! I can see your point of view, because I hear from circumcised men here in the US that speak just as you do. I am certain if this was not part of your culture you would never want it done. And I am also certain your sex life would be better (even if you can still orgasm) if it was not done. Just as I am certain this is the same for circumcised men (and I also have many scientific studies which will back this up). You are correct about the number of nerves. A circumcised penis only has about 4,000 nerve endings. The female clitoris has about 8,000 nerve endings. While the male foreskin has about 20,000 nerve endings. This is an important point... however not in favor of female circumcision, but against male circumcision. You are right that the west is biased in favor of male circumcision and against female circumcision, and not for good reason. HOWEVER, you are wrong that female circumcision is a good thing. This should not have happened to you, and I am sorry that it did. We need to stop ALL infant/child genital mutilation. Why is this (both male and female types) not illegal yet? It's illegal in Denmark and a few other Scandinavian countries. I think America needs to catch up.

Answer 3

There is still some racism in the military, though very little and mostly by those of lower rank and file. It is by no means tolerated.

I've had the displeasure of working with a female minority who had a major attidue and was always looking for people to discriminate against her. As with most things, if you look hard enough for something, you'll find it. She'd gotten a few people in big trouble for inappropriate comments regarding her actions and attitude.

Once, she refused to clean the bathroon when it was her turn to do so as it was for everyone of her rank. When she was counselled for her attitude and disobeying an order, she claimed racial discrimination. When all the facts came out, they ended up putting her where she was likely to cause the least damage and where a security clearance was not needed.

In the 20 years I was in the service, I'd never seen a minority held back due solely to his or her color by the more senior enlisted personnel. People with attitudes find the military can be most unpleasant though.

Answer 4

Females are the only true minority in the militiary. You have to pick what you would like to be called; a whore, a ***** or a dyke (at least we have a choice). The article published March 18th in the New York Times-- The Woman's War by Sarah Corbett, told this same story which is more disturbing than-- The Other Walter Reed-- but still it received no public outcry for a solution. The women in this story were not hired to work as a stripper like the girl in the Duke University story, but volunteered to serve our country. The rape and demoralization of our women soldiers should be the top priority of the news media. This particular situation has no racial boundaries, it has been happening in the military for many decades. History is not just repeating itself for women in the military, with more women than ever enlisting, it has become much worse.

Answer 5

No - in the US Military all peoples are equal and it is so nice and different than out in society. I spent 24 years with Army and did not know that Blacks and Whites in civilian life still had such bad problems. In the Army - that is just not allowed and has mostly gone away entirely. Women are treated as equals and are all the same. No one sees Hispanic, Black, Indian, Mexican, Asian - all are just people for the most part. No one sues so lawyers out in civilian life would have no job. It is just so much nicer in the military for anyone that it can not be believed. Remember there are problems, but nothing like in the civilian world.

Answer 6

Unfortunately, there are racist people in the Services too, not a lot but even 1 is too many to me.

Every Marine is judged off of how well they perform their job, not gender, race, or religion. My ex wife is a Gunny and she is black woman, she is highly respected in her job, because she is damn good at it, not just for a woman, or a black woman, but for a Marine period. Best of luck to you!

Answer 7

I don't think so, I had a woman as my lead petty officer and as my chief when I was in the Navy, and they were very good leaders, I still have a lot of respect for them.

Answer 8

No, we have 2 black female officers and one hispanic and they get as much respect as anyone else because race and sex are not an issue and will be dealt with appropriately.

Answer 9

Only if they have a chip on their shoulder about it, or act like they should be treated differently because they are a female and/or a minority.

If they do their job like everyone else without regard to sex or race...nobody else pays it much thought.

A soldier is a soldier, as long as they act like it

Answer 10

only if they have a prima donna attitude or are overly sensitive about gender and perceived harrasment.

you do your job well, and don't act like you are better than or deserve special treatment, you'll be fine.