Military Forces

A great example of hegemonic masculinity within the military can be seen in research conducted with British servicemen. According to soldiers, toughness, endurance, physical prowess and aggression are requirements to be an effective soldier.
• Masculine and Feminine Jobs
Within the United States military jobs require many different personalities and traits to execute. Some jobs can be viewed by societal norms as more masculine, such as construction and engineering, while others more feminine, such as counseling and providing health care. Along with enlisted job opportunities, there are also officer opportunities for managing and supervising for those that qualify. While the United States military claims to treat males and females serving equally, they reveal inequality through masculinity and femininity.
The United States Army offers 93% of its jobs to female soldiers with the other 7% comprising of combat roles. The problem with this is that women still comprise of a very small percentage of military personnel. The Military within any country does indeed have a job to perform, though militaries similar to those of the U.S. Armed Forces are creating inequality by restricting certain jobs to female applicants that would otherwise qualify. Along with restricting some jobs, militaries also collectively engage in the same practices as society by objectifying women, most times unintentionally.