Why the Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is a Win for Women

The repeal of DADT is not just a victory for LGBT service-members and their families, or even for Americans and our quest to seek justice and freedom for all. It is also a victory for the women’s movement, because furthering the conversation about LGBTQ sexual preferences also serves to break down traditional gender identities, which can be barriers to advancing female quests for equality.