Transgender 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.

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

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.

Should gays be allowed to openly serve in the military? Is a question many people have asked themselves. People say that they should not openly serve due to the ideas that they are irresponsible and will not focus on the task at hand due to the idea they will attach themselves with someone. Homosexuals should be limited to do certain things in the military, knowing they will be around the same gender they have an attraction to. Many people believe that homosexuals should serve amongst everyone else, but homosexuals should have some restrictions about openly serving in the military.

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 Transgenders are diagnosed with gender identity disorders ( GID) that prevent them from being in service. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines Transgenders with this disease as " distressed or impaired in important... areas of functioning" (Blosnich, John R., et al.)because of their current biological gender and desire to transition.  It is unfair to determine the sanity of a person based on their gender.  That distress transgender service members may experience if any, may be caused by a transphobia in society rather than transgenderism itself.  Furthermore, it would be a false assertion that " being transgender constitutes having a mental disorder" ( Blosnich,201). Military officers who use improper medical diagnoses to disqualify transgender members from service should be barred from their positions.  Outdated policies like Gender Identity Disorders need to be abolished since they only set provisions on Transgender service members who are able bodies that can serve their country.  Rather, than isolating Transgender members for their difference it is important to see them as an asset than a hindrance.  There is no rationale for  preventing transgender service members from being in service. Armies have been desegregated and removed policies that prevented women from being in combat, so these same progressive actions should not be

Former President Obama, brought the matter of transgender individuals serving in the military before leaving office. He set the implementation date for his changes for July 2017, which of course left the matter in the hands of his successor. Even at the time, Obama’s move was widely criticized not only for the effect

Today’s military is a cross-section of America that is stronger than ever, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said while marking five years since the ban on homosexuals openly serving in the military was repealed. The Department of Defense policy ‘Don 't Ask, Don 't Tell’ (DADT), instituted in 1994 by the Clinton administration, prohibited those who “demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts” from military service because their presence “would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline, and unit cohesion that are the essence of military capability.” In 2011, President Barack Obama lifted the policy and contrary to popular prediction, the repeal has not had a negative impact on force readiness, recruitment, or retention.

Beginning in October 2016, the government will pay for eligible soldiers to undergo gender reassignment surgery. This will cost taxpayers between $2.4 and $8.4 million per year. It is estimated that there are between 1,300 and 6,630 transgender people in the military. Thirty to 140 people would like to get hormone treatment. Twenty-five to 130 people want to get gender reassignment surgery.

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

The United States has gradually been heading toward a state of openness and acceptance implicating individuals in society. The figure of people undergoing a gender reassignment surgery or making themselves known as “transgender” is drastically accumulating compared to previous decades. Some of these individuals are enlisting in the military. In the summer of 2017, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation specifying the military will no longer be granting transgender people to serve.

In today’s society, we are raised to be tolerant, respectful, and understanding of others. The military cultivates these beliefs through policies and education. The military would not exist without our young citizens wanting to serve their patriotic duty. There are many benefits for someone to join the military, for instance, college money, medical and dental benefits, and trade to build on, and the best retirement plan. As long as you are Medically fit, and mentally adept, and a good member of society. But what if I told you that you had to hide who you are. That even today in our Armed Forces a person cannot stay in the military or join the military because of what a person identifies as. In the military Transgender are being told that they must get out or cannot join the military anymore.