[Obsidian]

Theres quite a division right now in the CF (candian forces) on where and how women should serve. Officially, they can serve any element, even infantry, and I know a few women in the combat arms. Some of them are very good. Some of them are very poor.
Generally though, they make poorer soldiers. I blame this more on a society that constantly tells girls about their roles than some inherint mental or physical weakness. I've seen some exceptional women in the forces.

But a lot of them, especially in the combat trades, lack the endurance and strength of their male counterparts, which breeds a certain resentment in the unit because they can't handle carrying the heavy weapons.

Another argument I've heard but don't really support, is that you have 50 young, unmarried men, and one unmarried women. She tends to stand out, and causes a division of loyalty in the unit.

That's my two cents.