Statement Should women be allowed into combat arms if they meet all standards Arguments I Yes women ...........

Decision making and Interpersonal Skills Statement - Arguments

Statement: Should women be allowed into combat arms if they meet all standards?

Arguments:

I. Yes, women have already proven competence in combat – they have already been exposed to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, so it makes no sense to officially continue excluding them.

II. No, the average female is physically weaker than the average male.

Only I is strong

Only II is strong

Both are equally valid

None are valid

Explanation:

Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1) Only I is strong
Explanation :
Argument I is strong as it gives a proper reason as to why women should be included in combat arms – because they have already worked in this area in Iraq and other places and so it makes sense to include them officially. Argument II is weak because it talks about a general scenario in comparing an average female with an average male. However, what if a woman with exceptional athletic ability and toughness can meet and even exceed the standards currently set for male troops, on what basis should she be denied entry into combat arms