Women are not fit for Defense Services

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Shivasankari said:   1 decade ago
Women are perfectly fit to join defense services if they are given proper training. There is nothing a human cannot do then why there is discrimination between men and women. Women stand as the symbol of peace like mother theresa and at the same time they can be a symbol of courage like rani lakshmi. We all say that she can't handle the physical pain, people please don't forget the pain that every girl goes by giving birth. Not to forget that we can our nation as mother India. Then why this cheap discrimination between men and women. Women are equally capable to men and are fit in All sectors.
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Abhishek kumar said:   10 years ago
Hi everybody.

I am also in the favour that women are must be treated equally. It is in our constitution. So any women who wants to join in Indian army must be supported. It is the rumour that women is weaker than men but it is not correct in all stuffs. You can also imagine that when a pregnant lady give birth to his children she have to face pain which is 2.5 times greater than a pain that any human can tolerate.

So you can say that women can tolerate more pain than men. So women must have the right to join Indian defence service. But in India our women also do not want to join defense service but if she wants to join you must not stop her. And I think a law is also made for women who wants to join Indian defense service.

Thanking you.
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Darksoul said:   8 years ago
Women are born record breakers. Women are the ultimate house of power. A woman is an angel for her family and her loved ones. She can go to any extent to protect them. She can be disastrous to the ones who think of harming her loved ones. India is a country where we worship goddesses. Remember the way goddess Durga killed demon Mahishasura. That's it. Women can do anything. If women can do anything for her loved ones that she could do anything to protect and defend her country. Women have excelled in every field. You name a field, and there we definitely have women leading. Everyone needs to be given a chance to prove themselves. You can't judge one's capacity just like that. Women should be also given a chance.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A WOMEN!
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Anil said:   1 decade ago
Well today we are not living in dark ages where women were confined to four walls of houses. Today whichever sphere of life it may be, whether its sports, academics, arts or technology women have shown their mettle and proved themselves. Then why not DEFENSE? And to those who are relating the word 'defense' merely with combat missions and physical strengths, I would humbly like to remind them that there are technological and administration departments in defense too.

Women can play their part there. We can cite a recent example of women empowerment in defense when Pooja Thakur, wing commander in Indian Air Force served inter service Guard of Honour to U.S President Barack Obama and made us proud, motivating thousands of girls across country to join defense.

So please stop whining about women are physically weak. Its not only d physical strength which is required in defense. Wars can be won by mental tactics too. And if we want our country to develop at a higher rate then whole of demographic dividend should get fair opportunities.
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Abhishek Mishra said:   9 years ago
Hello, everyone! Before categorizing man and woman let me clear that we are human beings and human beings are made to perform the same task for their survival. The more effort you put the stronger you become and more efficiently you can perform. So anyone can go for defense, in defense you only need the courage and motivation to serve for your motherland.
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Priya said:   8 years ago
Nobody has seen Goddess Durga but we worship her for the strength she showed in destroying the demons. The energy and vigour possessed by each and every woman are no less than the Goddess Durga. It's just we already have a mindset since birth that if it's a girl child she'll love the dolls, kitchen doctor etc toys and not the bat ball or football. When she grows up we are pretty sure she'll go in the doctor eng or banking services but not in defence. It is the surrounding and the mentality that keeps her aback otherwise she is equipped with the mental stability, physical stamina, even after so many physical issues she deals with. She has proved her worth as a wonderful manager both at home and works place, scientist doctor teacher sportsperson etc. I am pretty sure she will prove her true self in the defence sector as well provided she is acknowledged competent for such a role and she herself wants to. Girls are no less than any men in the world they just need have the desire to go on the battle front. I m sure that she is going to perform much better than what is expected of her.
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Sarah said:   9 years ago
Women are fit to join the army. Don't get me wrong, a lot of women are not but there are also a lot of men who are not. I've worked in the trades for the last 8 years. I am a harder worker than most men, I can lift a ladder easier than most men, I can lift 80 pounds over my shoulders and climb 6 flights of stairs. You would be surprised how many men complain, drag their feet and half ass their job. I will climb a 40-foot ladder without hesitation, none of the men I work with will do this without becoming a wobbly little girl. When I joined the trades a lot of people discouraged me saying it wasn't a "women's job" and that "women were not strong enough". Let me tell you I am stronger than most men. I am joining the Canadian army because I want a more challenging job that will continue to teach me and push me to my limits. It's going to be hard but it's for anyone else enlisting. I already run, I workout, I wake up early. There are several women who serve in the army and I will be one too very soon. Don't you dare say women cannot serve in the army because it's a load of horse crap? With hard work and training, anyone can be anything. All men can need a wake-up call, come see how women do things in America :).
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Mayank said:   7 years ago
Hello friends.

In my opinion, women are fit for defence services. Firstly, defence services is not only about Army, air force or navy, there are other services in defence as well (non combat jobs) Women in defence services can work in defence research department, account department, medical department, technical department etc. Women have proved themselves by being a fighter jet pilot, Naval officer and more.

By proper training, practice and technique women have shown their ability in army as well.
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Abhishek said:   5 years ago
As it is rightly said that when a man is educated and empowered he is educated for himself but when a woman is educated and empowered there education can bring changes in the whole family and society. People used to think earlier that girls cannot do physical activities but you can see the most tiring physical activities are done by the women in our families. So they are never less than any male. As far as strength and endurance are concerned the pain they can endure can't be endured by a male as during pregnancy they endure pain which is equivalent to breaking of 36 bones at the same time.

So we cannot say that women are any less than men. We should neither sympathize nor should we discriminate to women. Everyone should be given equal chance in the recruitment process and if he or she is capable then that person without any doubt be given the responsibility of the job either it is any sector.

Earlier girls were not allowed to go out of their homes and play and if this would have been the case today we would not have got the medals in the last Olympics. We all know that the last Olympics were dominated by Indian women athletes. I want to ask those who are against women's participation in defense, doesn't sports require physical strength. Yes, it does.

Our society is shaped by our economy. We required women in IT sector we opened doors for them, whenever we needed them in any particular field we welcomed them and talked about women empowerment but why don't we talk about their empowerment in defense. Don't we need them there?

As an engineer, I want to say that when we develop some product we also want to have women engineers in our team so that while designing we don't miss the advice and creativity of half of our population. We can only prosper when half of our population is given equal opportunity and they have their representation in every field. We respect both one who stays at home and take care of us and one who goes out and fight and stay strong in this make dominant society.
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Ujjwal Shah said:   1 decade ago
Hello Friends,

I believe Women are capable for defense services. If given the chance in defense field surely they will prove their mettle.

But basic problem lies in structure of our society where men are on upper tier. Women have to sacrifice their career at every phase of life. There are several hindrance at each level in their career.

> They need parents support to learn SSC and HSC.

> If they are able to get through HSC-SSC, For graduation they need family support and permission. Considering today's condition in India where everyday we hear a Rape news it becomes difficult for family to allow their young girls to go out for education.

> Then comes difficult phase - Marriage; To continue in their career they need husband's and in-laws support to the fullest.

> If at all they succeed in getting through Marriage phase then comes the big one - Motherhood; Now here is a battle between a women and a mother. As usual a women has to sacrifice her career.

So It is clearly wrong to say that a women is unfit for defense career. Let her free from shackles of society and then see her full potential definitely she will be at par from men.
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