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Why U.S. Military Policies Should be Equal for Women in Saudi Arabia
Summary: Gender Roles- The Islam Religion and why women are treated so badly. It has prime examples of military women being mistreated in Saudi Arabia because of gender laws.
Imagine walking around in Saudi Arabia, seeing women covered from head-to-toe with their heads down, walking in shame. Imagine a society so male dominated that you feel worthless. Now imagine being the highest-ranking female fighter pilot in the United States Air Force and being subjected to Muslim restrictions. Lieutenant Colonel Martha McSally has spent the last six years of her life, fighting for her freedom as a woman and as a Christian. She is an American fighter pilot stationed in Saudi Arabia and is helping fight the war on terrorism. She is now suing the U.S Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld over policies that have become a standard U.S. government issue. She is one of the few women on track to make general in the armed forces. However, while stationed in Saudi Arabia, she has to follow certain rules that restrict her in many ways...
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