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Written by Paula Broadwell, this article, entitled Women at War, discusses the benefits of having women serve on the front line during wars. It discusses the benefits of having women serve in areas such as Afghanistan or Iraq. In the Marines, a special group called the Female Engagement Teams (E.F.T.) is composed of all women. These women are viewed as a “third gender” and are able accepted in villages. Many Afghans enjoy their company because they do not feel threatened or that they are being used for intelligence reasons. As of 1944, women are restricted by where they can serve in the Armed Forces. Despite this, as times change, so will the roles of women.

Do you think women should be allowed to serve on the front line in times of war? What is meant by the term “third gender”? Do you think this is positive or negative? Why would some people be opposed to having women serve on the front line? Why would the Afghans trust the American women more than the men?