women in army

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Women in army is not entirely new phenomenon. We have a tradition of women fighters. Rani Jhansi and Chand Bai of Bijapur are well known. But in modern army, women are employed in non combat positions. The Indian army has women officers in medical and nursing services. More services may be offered to women in due course.

The American Army is opening door for women in combat forces. Women soldiers will fight like male soldiers and also run the risk of arrest or capture by enemy with all consequences. There will be no relaxation in physical standard. Women soldiers must be as strong as their men counterparts. Apparently, Indian army and Indian society are incapable of allowing women in combat role like men. This is not because women are incapable. This is because society is incapable owing to double standards on morality, chastity and so called 'honor' linked to female chastity.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/01/24/women-in-combat-briefing/1861887/

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If women are fighting for an equal status in every other field then what is small risk of being captured by enemy. After all what have they to loose? If they are afraid of their so called chastity then they should stay away from army where they already are at the risk of same results. itt is no excuse for keeping them from field duties.
Really, parents and their spouses will not permit to join combat forces and directly fight with enemy. It is the social double standard on chastity that debar women from many opportunities.
If women are fighting for an equal status in every other field then what is small risk of being captured by enemy. After all what have they to loose? If they are afraid of their so called chastity then they should stay away from army where they already are at the risk of same results. itt is no excuse for keeping them from field duties.


yes, I agree
if women are willing to take risks associated with it, then it's warm welcome.
Soldiers mean brave persons who have a strong mental power along with physical strength.
so, it solely depends on a woman's decision to think, if she is capable for the post or not
Really, parents and their spouses will not permit to join combat forces and directly fight with enemy. It is the social double standard on chastity that debar women from many opportunities.


Dual standards and dual tongued talk are as old as our tradition itself. Manu Dharma Shastra is a treatise on double standards. And we are the inheritors of that legacy
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..
Women in army - It mainly deals with the mindset and physical fitness as well. I personally feel that north indian woman can excel in army, not the south indians. South indian women have all other talents. Each and every south indian women is the best home minister.
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..


I hope you will understand all males are not alike. Many are good companion- not less than brothers. Every male is not molester and raper.
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..


I hope you will understand all males are not alike. Many are good companion- not less than brothers. Every male is not molester and raper.


Of course that's exactly what I am saying, that women are now confident about themselves and are venturing out even on those jobs that were earlier considered taboo, which according to me is a positive development...
Really, parents and their spouses will not permit to join combat forces and directly fight with enemy. It is the social double standard on chastity that debar women from many opportunities.


Dual standards and dual tongued talk are as old as our tradition itself. Manu Dharma Shastra is a treatise on double standards. And we are the inheritors of that legacy


Women are themselves responsible for their own condition as most women try to suppress women who try to act brave or face situation. You can see this is mostly women who criticize and demoralize women from taking bold decisions. They want them to stay confined with in four walls of house feeling they are safe in there. Very few women encourage women to come forward and face world on equal terms.
Indian army has recruited women in millitary as major, captain and other posts. I have read few years back that a team of woman soldiers attacked terrorists in Kashmir and won the battle. Women are recruited in BSF, navy and air force also. In 2012 the republic day parade, a woman pilot has shown stunts in the air.
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..


Working in company of males differs form captivity in enemy camp. Men and women work together in many places. But it is risky to be captured by enemy. That is the major problem in combat position Just imagine what Pakistani army may do to Indian women soldiers captured by them during war.
they must be viewed with no gender difference. how ever certain duties can not be discharged by woman. i being an experienced person came across many odd events.
Now women are not in behind, they are taking part in every part. It is a proud matter to our country.
they must be viewed with no gender difference. how ever certain duties can not be discharged by woman. i being an experienced person came across many odd events.


Most women would not join army owing to many reasons. But still there may be many women who are mentally and physically prepared to join army as combatant despite all risks. They should not be discouraged but rather motivated and encouraged to join combat ranks.

In this connection, my article refers:

http://www.boddunan.com/articles/miscellaneous/21821-women-in-combatant-role.html
Now a days women are no less than men.They can be seen in every field side by side of men.Many women now seen in the army.
GUlshankumar wrote:
[quote]usha manohar wrote:
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..

Working in company of males differs form captivity in enemy camp. Men and women work together in many places. But it is risky to be captured by enemy. That is the major problem in combat position Just imagine what Pakistani army may do to Indian women soldiers captured by them during war. [/quote]

The risks of working in this profession will remain equal for both men and women. Already the women in American Army are seen participating in wars with no allowances made to them based on their gender, and for a long time. I think Indian women too are now ready to accept those risks.
Now a days women are taking part in every field. So they have even entered into army also. So therefore, there is no difference between male and female for any job or field now in this present modern generation
as long as the word CHASTITY of woman exists, the real progress can not be achieved. nature entrusted us duties and responsibilities in such a way we can not break the boundaries, how ever the gender difference can be erased to very negligible state, but not zero..
GUlshankumar wrote:
[quote]usha manohar wrote:
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..

Working in company of males differs form captivity in enemy camp. Men and women work together in many places. But it is risky to be captured by enemy. That is the major problem in combat position Just imagine what Pakistani army may do to Indian women soldiers captured by them during war.


The risks of working in this profession will remain equal for both men and women. Already the women in American Army are seen participating in wars with no allowances made to them based on their gender, and for a long time. I think Indian women too are now ready to accept those risks.[/quote]

I agree that if the work environment is made conducive , women would definitely explore more career options and there would be no gender divide as far any job is concerned...
GUlshankumar wrote:
[quote]usha manohar wrote:
Although smaller in number I see quite a few women in the army and also in the police force these days.....They are even taking up shipping jobs these days where they need to be away from home for a few months at a stretch in the company of mostly males..

Working in company of males differs form captivity in enemy camp. Men and women work together in many places. But it is risky to be captured by enemy. That is the major problem in combat position Just imagine what Pakistani army may do to Indian women soldiers captured by them during war.


The risks of working in this profession will remain equal for both men and women. Already the women in American Army are seen participating in wars with no allowances made to them based on their gender, and for a long time. I think Indian women too are now ready to accept those risks.


I agree that if the work environment is made conducive , women would definitely explore more career options and there would be no gender divide as far any job is concerned...[/quote]

True and it also remains the fact that whatever roles and jobs have been stereotyped being for men or for women were mostly made by men. So it is time to let women decide now what they want to do and what they do not want!

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