ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Women in the military in the Americas

Okay kiddo, so you know how some people like to help protect their country and serve in the military, right? Well, in the Americas (which includes North, Central, and South America), women can also do that if they want to.

A long time ago, people thought that women couldn't handle being in the military because they were too weak or not as tough as men. But over time, people started to realize that wasn't true at all! Women are just as capable as men when it comes to serving in the military.

In the United States, women have been officially allowed to serve in the military since the late 1700s, but they couldn't do certain jobs until many years later. For example, women were not allowed to be in combat roles until 2013 because some people thought it was too dangerous for them. But in reality, women have been serving in combat roles unofficially for years and have proven that they can handle it just as well as men.

Today, women in the military do all sorts of jobs like flying planes, fixing computers, driving tanks, and even being part of special operations teams. They work hard to help keep their country safe, just like their male counterparts.

It's important that everyone has the opportunity to serve their country if they want to, no matter their gender. Women in the military are just as important and capable as men, and they deserve our respect and gratitude for their service.