Shaved heads in basic training; is this mandatory? If it is, then why and why only for males?

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3881 people responded to this survey between 4/12/2014 - 3/1/2024.
48%
1845 participants responded: Both males and females should have their heads shaved if any at all.
14%
537 participants responded: Only males should have their heads shaved.
24%
935 participants responded: No one should be forced to shave their head, just a haircut within Army Standards should be enforced.
15%
564 participants responded: Hair standards have nothing to do with equality.
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