Army may change “gender-neutral physical test” because women aren’t performing as well as men

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[–]NodeIndependent 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Currently, approximately 90% of men are passing the test, while 65% of women are failing it. Those results weren't a one-year anomaly. Last year, 46% of women passed the test, while 93% of men did.

Clearly, they need to be giving the men pills to reduce their strength and abilities so women and men are equal.

[–]iDontShift 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

pass M .. fail W

90% .. 65%

pass W.. pass M

46% .. 93%

literally fucked up every relationship possible (aside from saying the men failed at 7%.. that would have made it perfect)

this is more clear..

Men vs Women

90% vs 35% passing

93% vs 46% passing last year

[–]slushpilot 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Exhibit A: males competing in women's sports.

Exhibit B: this.

You can't have both.

[–]Akali 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

On one hand I think it's stupid because you need physical ability. On the other, I feel like more soldiers is always better than less.

Now, if they prevent a well performing guy to become a soldier to let a less performing girl get the job. That would be retarded.

[–]Comatoast 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's military, we don't have soldiers to hang out and make smoothies in their knitting circles. We have them to be big meatheads that follow orders and do shooty bang bangs.

I don't think women should be dismissed, but if you don't meet the marks for certain roles, why should a special exeption be made?

[–]Canbot 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Right now we have no rivals. When and if shit kicks off they will conscript all the men to become soldiers. All these theatrics are embarrassing but pretty meaningless.

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    [–]GConly 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

    If you set the basic strength limit at average for a man, virtually no women will pass.

    Just the way it is.

    [–]jet199 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

    40% of women passing is a great result. They are looking at this competition the wrong way.

    Those achieving the grade should be celebs, not those not making the mark.