G.I.Jane - a Hollywood Myth or Contemporary Reality?

Our world has evolved into an era where opportunities for women are boundless due largely to the efforts of the Feminist Movement. The June Cleavors of yesteryear have been replaced by the Clair Huxtables of today who can successfully manage raising a family and the demands of a full time job. We have seen women move from the kitchen to the cockpit of the space shuttle. From managing their homes to managing big businesses and have carved out a niche for themselves in areas that were once exclusively reserved for men - areas such as our nation's military and through such movies as "GI Jane" and "Courage Under Fire," Hollywood has attempted to change our perception of the woman's role in the defense of our nation. In America's 11 major wars women have served in such capacities as nurses and doctors to pilots of fighter-jet bombers and Apache helicopters and were among the crew of aircraft carriers and warships. In fact, except for front-line infantry units designed specifically for hand-to-hand combat, women may serve in any area of the military and have done an exceptional job in many of these positions. However, the leaders of the feminist movement believe that the right to fight on the front-line should belong to both men and women. But is this the one place that should remain off-limits to women? The answer is a resounding YES!…