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Army’s Ban on Some Popular Hairstyles Raises Ire of Black Female Soldiers
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:35 pm
NYT article
I foresee the DOD / SECDEF caving on this one.
quote:
“African-American female soldiers were involved in the process of developing the new female hair standards,” said Lt. Col. Alayne P. Conway, an Army spokeswoman. “Not only were nearly 200 senior female leaders and soldiers, which included a representative sample of the Army’s populations, part of the decision-making process on the female hair standards, but the group was also led by an African-American female.”
I foresee the DOD / SECDEF caving on this one.
This post was edited on 4/21/14 at 1:36 pm
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Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:43 pm to navy
I don't, the marine corps is the same way. It's not professional.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:44 pm to navy
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In reaction to a new Army regulation banning numerous hairstyles — twists, dreadlocks and large cornrows — popular with black women, the 16 women of the Congressional Black Caucus have asked Mr. Hagel to overturn the regulation on behalf of the 26,700 African-American women on active duty in the Army. The regulation comes at the same time as a new Army rule banning tattoos on the face, neck, hands, fingers and lower arms of recruits.
I'm sorry but to suggest that you should be able to have dreds or twists (I assume these require a fair amount of maintenance - plus the styles are potentially dangerous in combat or daily activities) is asinine. There is a reason military men don't have any hair. Jesus!
This post was edited on 4/21/14 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:47 pm to a want
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asinine
Which is why I foresee a shite-storm by the CBC and such ... and eventually DOD caving due to card being played.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:48 pm to a want
It has nothing to do with practicality or safety, it is only about getting attention (for the politicians) and special treatment.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 1:50 pm to a want
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There is a reason military men don't have any hair. Jesus!
I think this should be the standard for women in the military as well.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 2:11 pm to navy
If guys have to shave their heads when they join the military, women should too. Equality, right?
Posted on 4/21/14 at 2:49 pm to TK421
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think this should be the standard for women in the military as well.
Just like GI Jane did!
Posted on 4/21/14 at 2:52 pm to TK421
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I think this should be the standard for women in the military as well.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:34 pm to navy
apparently they think that they have the same rights as civilians. they're sorely mistaken
This post was edited on 4/21/14 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:40 pm to navy
BLACKHAWK DOWN!
BLACKHAWK DOWN!
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:40 pm to Choctaw
OK, I know this is going to sound crazy but bear with me.
Why don't we establish standards regardless of race or sex that are congruent with the requirements of the job they perform? Errbody has to pass standard physical/mental tests.
Why don't we establish standards regardless of race or sex that are congruent with the requirements of the job they perform? Errbody has to pass standard physical/mental tests.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:44 pm to TK421
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There is a reason military men don't have any hair. Jesus!
I think this should be the standard for women in the military as well.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:44 pm to son of arlo
quote:
OK, I know this is going to sound crazy but bear with me.
Why don't we establish standards regardless of race or sex that are congruent with the requirements of the job they perform? Errbody has to pass standard physical/mental tests.
There are certain people doing most of the complaining. We should ask them your question.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:47 pm to son of arlo
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Why don't we establish standards regardless of race or sex that are congruent with the requirements of the job they perform?
there are standards......some people don't believe those standards should apply to them.
Posted on 4/21/14 at 3:53 pm to Choctaw
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there are standard(s)
No reason for multiple standards. Just have one single solitary standard. If you cut the mustard, you're in. If not, AMF.
If a young Aleut Native American became a 4 star, nobody in the ranks could say he got their unfairly. No "good old boy system," or "affirmative action baby" or "they needed a woman" stuff.
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