For an 18-year-old woman, war has never just been about the front lines; it has been about the fundamental reshaping of her future. Here is a look at how that "lousy deal" was formed and how history is finally being set right. The "Lousy Deal": 18, Female, and Forgotten
The release of the 18 female POWs marked the beginning of a long and difficult journey towards recovery. Many of the women struggled to adjust to civilian life, haunted by the memories of their imprisonment. Some experienced chronic health problems, while others struggled with mental health issues. 18 female war lousy deal fixed
– Pregnant servicewomen were automatically discharged until the 1970s. The fix: anti-discrimination rulings and parental leave policies now protect pregnant service members. For an 18-year-old woman, war has never just
How does an 18-year-old female soldier fix a structurally lousy deal? Many of the women struggled to adjust to
Combat roles being barred by policy, even when women were already on the front lines.
After months of imprisonment, the 18 female POWs were finally released as part of a prisoner exchange deal. However, the terms of their release were far from satisfactory. The deal, which was negotiated by various parties, failed to provide the women with the justice and compensation they deserved. Instead, it seemed to prioritize political expediency over the welfare of the POWs.