Comments on: “Military women are more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire in Iraq.”

By: Ari

Ari — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:53:55 +0000

What happened to the word gentlemen?
These women in the millitary that are raped are not only victims of their peers, yet also of their superiors.And few leaders in position give voice to this topic. No matter how accomplished or high in the ranks these abusers of women need to pay the consequences.

How can they be fighting and defending the citizens from America when they are the ones initiating attacks on the several ladies in uniform that join them to help the American cause.

This is not only a concern to women in the millitary or in general women, it also a great concern to fathers,brothers, husbands, and sons.

As for the men in the millitary, strive to be a gentleman and not a scoundrel towards the ladies who are equally in duty serving our country.

By: Kinsaleroad

Kinsaleroad — Sat, 08 May 2010 17:52:22 +0000

It’s not just the military. As white male dominance wanes we have to address the issue of violent masculinity as a social problem.

Not only is this stat true – but even more shocking are the rates of violent crime committed by one gendered half of the society but talked about as total societal issue. Women continue to make less and pay more in taxes to put away these men who would be their potential attackers – all the while making sure they do not become victims of those who aren’t in jail yet.

We’ve come a long way with inequities – but more than 90% of violent crime being committed by 48% of the population has to stop.

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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:02:59 +0000

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By: Ocean_breeze

Ocean_breeze — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:51:41 +0000

I’m active duty, have been for three years and will be for three more before I’m allowed to leave. I’m 23. And it’s true, for the most part it is don’t ask don’t tell and the hot lines we have for calling and reporting sexual assult allow us to NOT have charges brought against the attacker even if we KNOW who it is.

Makes you wonder why someone would not want to press charges, right? Can you think of a reason? I can. I figured it out the first year I was in.

And the saddest part my dear ladies is that I will admit that some of the harshest words of criticism I’ve had the sadness of over-hearing being directed toward the VICTIMS is from fellow women in uniform. It’s not just “men with a kill-all” mind frame. You get women with something to prove too. I’ve had to work with them and hear the comments. I don’t look at all scary or military-like and at an amazing 5′ 7 and 120 pounds I’m aware that I inspire scorn from my tougher female counter parts and I scream easy target towards some men. The SARC office (sexual assult response centers) we have in the air force are also tragically behind.

By: Jrozie51

Jrozie51 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:25:48 +0000

Women soldiers always need to be aware of their surroundings no different than women anywhere. More importantly women need to report sexual harassment or intimidation asap as it is usually a precursor to an assault or rape. Know how and to whom to report these incidences. So what if there is a military investigation. It it better than rape. Get the info out. Tell family too.

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By: PhDork

PhDork — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:32:19 +0000

Okay, Kivrin, I’m glad to hear that.

By: Kivrin

Kivrin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:49:25 +0000

*the woman in the episode, sorry

By: Kivrin

Kivrin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:49:10 +0000

I probably didn’t phrase my original post very well, because that is not at ALL what I meant to imply. The woman in the issue had major problems with her body, with drawing attention to herself, with dressing “cute,” etc. She wanted to hide her body all the time. I was extrapolating that, in the Army, she probably adopted a manner of carrying herself (beyond just the uniform) that allowed her to be as inconspicuously female as possible.

By: PhDork

PhDork — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:30:42 +0000

kivrin, it is terribly sad, but I have to say, really REALLY loudly: WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE HAS NO BEARING ON WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE RAPED. If we go down the road of saying “attractive women are more likely to be raped,” then it’s a verrrrry short leap to “rape is a compliment.” Which it ain’t.