One stated that one stereotype she finds offensive is that “That women marines are crazy, promiscuous, and quick to call rape or sexual harassment.” One female Marine responded by stating that one stereotype she finds offensive is “That we are walking mattresses, granted some women hurt our reputation. Not all women in the Marine Corps are like that. I have to prove myself every new assignment or unit I work with that I’m not that female.” The youngest of the female Marine stated that “the most offensive would be that female Marines can only sleep their way to the top.” When asked “How has the Marine Corps attempted to minimize the negative stereotypes associated with female Marines?” All five females stated that the Marine Corps has not done anything to address the stereotypes associated with being a female Marine. One stated that “they address sexual harassment, sexual assault, but it doesn't really address the
One stated that one stereotype she finds offensive is that “That women marines are crazy, promiscuous, and quick to call rape or sexual harassment.” One female Marine responded by stating that one stereotype she finds offensive is “That we are walking mattresses, granted some women hurt our reputation. Not all women in the Marine Corps are like that. I have to prove myself every new assignment or unit I work with that I’m not that female.” The youngest of the female Marine stated that “the most offensive would be that female Marines can only sleep their way to the top.” When asked “How has the Marine Corps attempted to minimize the negative stereotypes associated with female Marines?” All five females stated that the Marine Corps has not done anything to address the stereotypes associated with being a female Marine. One stated that “they address sexual harassment, sexual assault, but it doesn't really address the