Makenzie claims that women are more than capable of fighting in combat; the mental and physical demands of being in the military can easily be met by women, which can be seen very clearly, as many women are already serving in the military. Makenzie’s use of examples develops her logos in her essay well, and also makes a very convincing argument for readers. She lists facts and data, often giving the reader examples of women who are successful in the military, and reasons as to why they should join the military. Mackenzie tells the reader that women represent 14.6% of the military, further showing the reader that women are already serving in the military, and that it simply needs to be made official.
Makenzie acknowledges her opposition by showing the reader politicians who oppose the idea of women being in combat, and their …show more content…
He also refers to Mackenzie’s claim that there is strength in diversity and attempts to debunk it. Owen fails to acknowledge the success rate of women in the military, only using women who had a hard time as examples in his essay.
“Combat Barbies: New Accessories”
The cartoon shows a doll that depicts a woman, who is ready to go into war-she has a POW uniform, as well as a military uniform.
The Barbie doll is obviously very feminine, as she has her makeup and hair done, and is made to look as feminine as the other dolls, thus being part of the controversy around Barbie dolls. She is also a combatant, which is another major controversy.
This doll-being made by the Pentagon, that is-shows that people are slowly becoming more accepting of women in the military, and are willing to lift the ban. It also shows that politicians are willing to lift the ban on women in the military, and are beginning to see the benefits of creating a more diverse military.
“Virtual Promise: Why Online Courses Won’t Prepare Us for the