The "first female" stuff typically seemed a little patronizing
   to me. I mean, if it is inspiring to some, then it's marvelous
   and should continue. But when I would see Grace Hopper described
   as "Amazing Women In Computing", I found the whole thing quite
   offensive really, because she was an amazing PERSON who did
   AMAZING THINGS... who _happened to also_ - be female.

   She stands tall and proud as a pioneer in so many ways, and I
   have uber respect for her. The fact the human is a she? If Grace
   Hopper was Grant Hopper, I would be equally impressed by the
   achievements.

   But, "Oh look what a WOMAN did!" just makes me think we're in
   1910s women's lib movement. It's 2015.

   Granted, I'm all for highlighting segmented achievements. For
   example, in the case of the first two graduates from Army Ranger
   school who are female, that's a victory worth celebrating.

   For the two people, I am proud.

   For the institutions that took so damn long to allow this to
   even take place? Shame and embarrassment. Should've been much
   sooner. But I'm glad it's available now just the same as an
   option for women who were previously denied entrance.

   To me, it's OBVIOUS that women and men are equally capable in
   most things if they have the abilities. Not all men can be army
   rangers - I can't! - these two women can. I can't give birth.
   But implant a uterus in me and, by golly, suddenly I can.

   There's things where differences between gender matter. But it's
   highly unlikely I will meet MOST women under circumstances where
   that will make a darned bit of difference.