Suzanne Fields

In the following viewpoint, Washington Times columnist Suzanne Fields argues that women’s opportunities in the military should not be expanded to include combat roles. She asserts that arguments supporting women in combat are inconsistent and rely on double standards. Fields contends that feminists want female soldiers to be seen as too weak to stand up to male superiors who harass them but strong enough to battle enemies. According to Fields, expanding women’s military opportunities will exacerbate sexual harassment and abuse and will create a less efficient military.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Fields, what is the inconsistent logic in the radical feminist argument supporting women in combat?
2. In the author’s view, what are armies not designed to...