Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
In 2016 India announced that women will be allowed to occupy combat roles in all sections of its army, navy and air force, indicating a radical move to gender parity in one of the world's most-male dominated professions. Proponents argue that it will help the military retain more women, who tend to leave the services permanently when they have children. Opponents argue that allowing women to serve in these roles would limit the military's ability to fight in combat situations.
@9CQNYJFMarxist Communist9mos9MO
No, everyone should be discouraged from military combat
@9CPQYKH9mos9MO
No, all genders should be discouraged from joining military and engaging in militarization of society
Yes, if they are fit and qualified
@8RGWM9JBharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Give 100% reservation for women
@8QN2GY33yrs3Y
Yes given they qualify the standard set for women along with proper protection against any kind of violence or assault.
@8QJCPP8Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, add other genders too
@8QH2936Independent3yrs3Y
Choice should be made optional and some tough tests according to the condition of females can be intiated
@8R8J37B3yrs3Y
Yes, but pregnant women should not serve in nuclear submarines.
@8PT634JBharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Well it is kind of complicated since women have different bodily functions, they might go through menstrual cramps while being in a war, decreasing their abilities to engage. I agree to all the points included with the 'no' option but I still want women to serve in military, maybe not in the combat roles though?
@8PRY98L3yrs3Y
Women have to pass a certain threshold for physical test but not similar to men Inclusion of women have to compulsory
@8PQBGBZBharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they can qualify with same or higher scores than men or cuttoff atleast
@8P3NR5SIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, if the women will to.
@8NWRNM8Bharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
As long as they are strong Enough
@8NQLNYCBharatiya Janata3yrs3Y
Depends on How strong they are
@8D3DVJYBharatiya Janata4yrs4Y
she must be asked about her desire to join the combat.... What if she's on period then what about hygiene?
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, women should be completely banned from the military
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, women should not be allowed to serve in the military at all
@heatherdvdprincess2yrs2Y
Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory, but they should still have to meet the same requirements, and should not be drafted into combat roles. They should also be offered free birth control to prevent problems from rape by enemies.
@8TMFV7P2yrs2Y
Yes, if they can pass the same physical tests as men, and the tests should be made tuffer
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Yes, but on a purely voluntary basis, only so long as they unmarried and childless, as long as they meet the same standards as men, and never in a commanding or leadership role.
@92ZN97M2yrs2Y
Yes, only if hey. want to. since women do not have the same physical structures as men
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men because preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, and also allow non-binary individuals to serve in combat roles
@6Y9S3782yrs2Y
Yes, but slowly abolish the military altogether
@88LK76J2yrs2Y
Yes as long as they’re not married.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, and non-binary individuals should be allowed to serve in combat roles as well
@923Z93G2yrs2Y
No, but allow women to serve in non-combat roles such as logistics and communication.
@rightandbased2yrs2Y
No, women are caregivers and nurterers and it is the obligation of men to protect them.
@8YX4JT92yrs2Y
Any soldier deserves a chance to fight.
@8YKY9N42yrs2Y
yes but they should work more to protect women from sexual assault and harassment
@8D77Z962yrs2Y
The decision should be left to the military. War should not be a social experiment.
@842VWLK3yrs3Y
yes, it is a women's choice to serve, and not only would it increase our defense capabilities, but it would also add more humans to our countries work force. and women know the risks of joining the army, including possible rape.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, men and women should have equal opportunities regardless of their gender identity
@8SFZFZC3yrs3Y
Yes, only if they chose to.
@8SDR3QB3yrs3Y
yes, women are as good as men
@Maxx485038003yrs3Y
No, but they should receive the same combat training should they ever need it
@8RSRZ2H3yrs3Y
Yes, women are just as capable as men are
@8R2V4493yrs3Y
Yes; case by case basis
@528HJMS3yrs3Y
No unless they can pass the same physical tests as men
@BiiiigOlTitties3yrs3Y
As long as the battalions are segregated. Men are more likely to jeopardize the mission to protect women, and women by and large can't pass the same physical tests as men, further compromising safety if a situation were to arise where this would be important.
@8LG9WPJ3yrs3Y
Yes as it is voluntary and not turn into a draft situation. If they can pass the exact same tests that the men go through. If you are able to enter combat and are willing to put your life out there to protect others, then it should be allowed. But only if the requirements are met. There are some women that can run circles around most men.
@76N7YH93yrs3Y
No one should serve in the military and it needs to be abolished
@LangworthyUS9th3yrs3Y
I dont think women who are supposed to be nurturing compassionate mothers should have to carry the mental scars of war
@6Y7R42C3yrs3Y
No because that just means the American Empire will have more soldiers
@8J4H94B3yrs3Y
I honestly could care lee
@8HB749H3yrs3Y
yes as long as they pass the same physical test that have not been eased to make them easier for women
@75KRFBJ3yrs3Y
Yes, serving should be determined by performance and not gender
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, let male soldiers cheat on their spouses and/or bang other men.
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