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What does it mean?
Women are fierce and unsuitable for combat roles.
In plain terms
Women are too strong for fighting.
What can you take from it?
Recognize inherent strength.

Where it applies

  • military policy
  • gender roles

Putting it to work

  • debating roles
  • policy making

Questions to consider

  • What defines suitability for combat?

Another view

Stereotypes gender capabilities.

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