The Pros And Cons Of Trans-Genders In The Military

Is it right that Donald Trump bans Transgenders that have the capability to fight and train like everyone else? Serving for the military is a great opportunity that has been taken away from Transgenders, that deserve that opportunity, and here’s three reasons that Transgenders should be able to serve. Three reasons why Transgenders should stay in the military are they shouldn’t be kicked out and deployed out of the military despise their gender. The military will lose approximately 15,000 active troops that were doing an amazing job at serving our country. Finally, because the Donald Trump claims that the medical cost is too much, but training and getting troops up to readiness standards will cost more money.

I believe that transgender athletes pose major issues regarding keeping sports accomplishments untainted.  For example a world class male sprinter would destroy the female records, but he'd be considered an average male sprinter. The same holds true for the military based on the fitness requirement for females.  The only people that are going to be pushed beyond their physical limitations are the females transitioning to

Every day, there are American citizens who risk their lives for the sake of their country's safety. Men and women who believe that justice, peace, and equality should be served. However, within their beliefs, some choose to exclude transgender individuals who have the same rights and freedoms. The American society considers the world to be progressively changing and growing, however, seem to forget that in order for the military to survive the 21st century, diversity is crucial. Although the medical costs may raise the overall healthcare median per year, transgender individuals should have the right to serve in the U.S. armed forces because any human being who meets the physical qualifications and has a willing attitude should have the right to serve.

Transgendered persons can potentially lose their position in the military. Although other political leaders disagree with president’s trumps proposal. I disagree with the proposed actions that transgenders should be banned from the military, based on material and nonmaterial components. The terms Heterosexism, cultural relativism, feminist and standpoint theory will be used to support my decision.

Banning transgendered individuals from serving in the military also contradicts civil rights. Civil rights are an assurance to the citizen of U.S. that they will have equality. Equality meaning, no discrimination against one’s gender, age or race. The decision to ban transgenders from the military is clearly an act of gender issues. Trump is not focusing on the problem with potential threats to the U.S. is problem is gender, transgenders. Its prohibited by the government to treat any being differently due to their gender. It does not matter if women decided to become a man and/or a man decided to become a woman, that a free choice and has nothing to do with serving this country. The ban against these individuals in the military also violates the Declaration of Independence, this is a natural right. This is a defilement of the civil rights.

According to the opposing group, the presence of LGBT people in the military undermines the trust among soldiers and can reduce the overall effectiveness of the military. While they think all who want to serve the military should, they also think not all of them are able to. One says there are certain qualifications and expectations in the military and if you are transitioning or

This statement left me with more of a questions than answers, and it became necessary to research the information. How does being transgender make our military forces less focused? How does being

This new restriction that the President of the United States (Donald J Trump), which would not allow Transgenders to serve in the military. This new order or restriction is tremendously discriminatory with the fact that we are being threatened. In my opinion is a big mistake now with the threat of North Korea on America’s shoulders, we need more soldiers to serve or at least volunteer for this country. Quoting Trump’s tweet “...will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the US

In 2016, former president, Barack Obama lifted the ban of transgenders being in the military. Now the question comes up, should transgender be allowed in the military? This is a very “touchy” topic as when discussed in verbal debates, situations can become pretty heated. Recently, current president, Donald Trump reversed the decision and put the ban back on as he made the announcement on Twitter saying, the military does not need to be “burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgenders in the military would entail.” (Caceres). Several members of the military have voiced their opinions on why they think transgenders should be allowed in with no problem.

The military excludes Transgender individuals from serving because, according to Kayla Quam, “In order to join the military, individuals need to meet the physical and psychological standards listed in the Department of Defense’s Medical Standard for Appointment, Enlistment, or Introduction in the Military Services (‘DoDI 613.03’)” (721). Because of physical and mental exams many transgender individuals choose to keep their abnormalities a secret, forcing them to live a double life. Many are disqualified because of mental and false health issues. For example, “Transgender [people] who have undergone sex-reassignment surgery are disqualified under a medical regulation during the physical exam,” and Transgender individuals who have not undergone “sex-reassignment surgery but identify as transgender are disqualified under the psychological examination” (Ross 190). The military deems Transgender individuals as unfit to serve, but approximately 15,500 transgender individuals are serving in the military and there are 134,200 transgender veterans (Gate and Herman 1). Proving that transgender individuals have served in the military successfully, playing against all odds the military is in fact wrong to classify transgender individuals as unfit to serve.

Many individuals were highly gracious at this idea, no matter the negativity that surrounds this topic. When referencing to the article by the New York Times on Ashton Carter’s announcement, he states “Americans who want to serve and can meet our standards should be afforded the opportunity to compete to do so. After all, our all-volunteer force is built upon having the most qualified Americans” (Rosenberg, 2016). The article’s point of view perceives an appreciative tone towards the U.S. military members and how much they sacrifice. For their sacrifices, the government is willing to help formulate policies that can open doors to a new tolerance and acceptance towards sexual identity. Through my discovery of this change in policy, I realized how much this will help not only the individuals who are suffering from this condition but it will help the companionship of the military. I struggle with being completely open with my fellow service members because of the tension there was on the topic of sexual identity. After hearing the statements made by both the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Secretary, I felt like I am part of a whole different world now that there is an understanding of the struggles and tolls taken to maintain personal happiness in such a demanding career. Having higher authorities who are able to implement policies amongst the U.S. government who have vital points of views on this controversial

In a lot of places around the world more and more people are coming out as “Transgender.” The term transgender means that the person’s gender identity does not correspond with the gender they were assigned as having at birth. From personally having a transgender boyfriend I have since realized that these people experience a lot of discrimination in and from society. Many people simply just do not understand what the term transgender means and they see it as someone just “wants to be a man” or “wants to be a woman.” While there may be people who present it this way, it is more so that the individual just “feels” different, and “feels” as if they are “in the wrong body.” Some people experience this feeling at a young age as my boyfriend did in his elementary age. We live in a world who put these people down for being who they truly are, and no human being wants or needs that.

There are so many things that people think women can not do. Having women in the military is one of them. They think that women are not emotional and physically strong enough to be in combat. People however, have always admired women in the military . For them to stand up in the crowd and do what they want. They do what they believe in. Fighting for our country. There are a lot of pros and cons to having women in the military. By having women in the military, the military will have more effectiveness, military readiness, and there will be the ability-vs-gender aspect. Having women in the military can also affect tradition, career advancement, and women just do not have the physical ability to be in combat.

As of 2015, up to 700, 000 adults in the United States are transgender. Transgender is when a person’s self-identity does not conform unambiguously to conventional notions of male and female gender. For instance, have you ever had to decide between: if you care more for your safety or dignity while choosing which restroom door to open? Well, if your answer was “no” you have been living a comfortable life compare to transgender people. Every day more than 700,000 people (worldwide) struggle with this simple normal human necessity. “All I want to do is be a normal child and use the restroom in peace” (“America.”). Reading this quote is heartbreaking, asking to be “normal” should not even be thought of. Transgender people should be allowed to

The LGBTQ+ community is growing and new aspects of their culture are emerging. They are humans and members of the community as much as heteronormative people are. The words and pronouns they use to identify themselves change as more information about their feelings and preferences are documented and as the terms reach the pop culture stage. Historically, words claimed by members of the community have been used against them as insults. The word “gay” gained a negative connotation when teens and young adults alike, started criticizing the actions of their peers saying, “That’s gay”, after an activity or action that an individual deemed too feminine for a male to perform. Another seemingly ambiguous term/word that gained a negative connotation was “homo”. The phrase “no homo” was coined by individuals who felt that they much reestablish a “hetero-platonic” relationship with a peer after giving them praise, or making a comment.