This one is one of the most sensitive issues I have ever touched upon in my blog, and for obvious reasons. You see, I don't want to offend feminism and also, I don't want to offend masculinism(Is there such a word? And if not, why is it that it is only the fairer sex that is offended????? hmmmm...)
The issue has come to light again and along with it, it has opened yet another can of worms, both feminine and masculine. It brings with it the sweet memories of Jessica Lynch and also of MCPs(hey dude, if u don't know what an MCP is..you might as well be one). Women in Combat. And I can recall a Tomb Raider, ready to kill by all means, guns and...
Lots of views and lots of people get involved, when these issues crop up. A top army brass will have his views countered by a splendidly jewelled and saree clad feminist whom you mite as well think of as a Tanishq Ad Model; both debating vehemently over the issue. News readers of all reputable channels trying to see the story from all aspects; prowess...both sexual and muscular, society, equality and what not...
But let me ask this to those feminists, how do you possibly know what holding a gun is, that you are supporting the cause? Yes yes...you know what freedom is, what it means to be resilient, what it means to bear pain...and so on and so forth...after all..you give birth to those soldiers...but still..do you really know?
Well..I don't. But I know one thing for sure, India is still not ready, as a society; and as a nation to send its women to combat zones. The repercussions that it may lead to may not be short of a war in its own regards. And I have my reasons to say that.
Firstly, today, many of the "right to equality of sexes" people support the fact that women should be given permanent commission in the Indian Defence Forces. You say, that women are now walking in space, have the strength and stamina and mental agility and sturdiness and many other adjectives that support your stance. I don't really agree to that much.
Come to pure muscular strength. Let us compare. In combat, you obviously need to run, you need to be quick. That is a basic fact. Do you really think as a group of "men" to "women" (psst...shut up? I am talking about a group..very large group where Gaussian curve can be used? If u understand what I mean? ), women are equally fast and agile? And well, if you say yes, then why is the physical training criteria for entry in forces for women different from men? Oh...did you say else it would be discriminatory? On what grounds? What...you said because women are physically a little weaker than men, so they need different training? What the hell am I saying till now then? And yea, I'll not bother..go read yourself about the stamina determining factors for men and women..air carrying capacity of lungs, etc...all medical grounds and you will know.
Come to mental strength? Of course you can make them sit in helicopters and complex Russian vintage planes and make them drop bombs. Yes, Indian Air Force has women pilots, who fly planes and copters. But combat? To fly at awesome G forces in combat, you need as much, and even more strength than in ground combat. So it indeed is much different from your nintendo fighter game... but I guess our Air Force is doing a fine job in giving them chance to fly as long as its not combat. We definitely need women, who is denying that?
What about administrative capabilities? They sure do not lack there, I completely agree. We can make a fair assumption that administration truly begins when it comes to the level of colonels and brigadiers. So, would a Major want to report to a brilliant female strategist, who hasn't ever set foot in field? I don't think so.
And why are we even cribbing? We thankfully haven't had a major combat in years, and we are not hell bent on destroying so called "rogue nations" at some git's fancy.
And OK, let us say there is a war. A proper war. Then what? Is India ready to accept that women will get caught in combat, sexually harassed and abused, raped by the enemy? I don't think so Ms. feminist. You will wake up again then, and say it is discrimination. You will ask to trade a hundred of theirs to get your ten beautiful grief torn women back home. Give compensations to their families. Sign letters on petition online. Create communities on Orkut against the Indian Forces. And what not?
We simply won't digest our women being "caught".
And yea, women in navy. A beautiful ship. Women. 500 horny sailors. 20 women sailorettes (Yea I know, I created this word again I guess). Beautiful sea near the Andaman. Does Indian Navy offer such a vacation package? I don't think so...and not to ask women to do those untidy unruly work at ship. You can do it? Did you say that? OK..we have Short Commission for you available. And it really isn't very short...so why not accept it, and keep that feminist ego aside?
Seriously, we would be much better off if we stop making news in the name of God and equality of sexes. It is way too much over rated, just like sex itself.
The issue has come to light again and along with it, it has opened yet another can of worms, both feminine and masculine. It brings with it the sweet memories of Jessica Lynch and also of MCPs(hey dude, if u don't know what an MCP is..you might as well be one). Women in Combat. And I can recall a Tomb Raider, ready to kill by all means, guns and...
Lots of views and lots of people get involved, when these issues crop up. A top army brass will have his views countered by a splendidly jewelled and saree clad feminist whom you mite as well think of as a Tanishq Ad Model; both debating vehemently over the issue. News readers of all reputable channels trying to see the story from all aspects; prowess...both sexual and muscular, society, equality and what not...
But let me ask this to those feminists, how do you possibly know what holding a gun is, that you are supporting the cause? Yes yes...you know what freedom is, what it means to be resilient, what it means to bear pain...and so on and so forth...after all..you give birth to those soldiers...but still..do you really know?
Well..I don't. But I know one thing for sure, India is still not ready, as a society; and as a nation to send its women to combat zones. The repercussions that it may lead to may not be short of a war in its own regards. And I have my reasons to say that.
Firstly, today, many of the "right to equality of sexes" people support the fact that women should be given permanent commission in the Indian Defence Forces. You say, that women are now walking in space, have the strength and stamina and mental agility and sturdiness and many other adjectives that support your stance. I don't really agree to that much.
Come to pure muscular strength. Let us compare. In combat, you obviously need to run, you need to be quick. That is a basic fact. Do you really think as a group of "men" to "women" (psst...shut up? I am talking about a group..very large group where Gaussian curve can be used? If u understand what I mean? ), women are equally fast and agile? And well, if you say yes, then why is the physical training criteria for entry in forces for women different from men? Oh...did you say else it would be discriminatory? On what grounds? What...you said because women are physically a little weaker than men, so they need different training? What the hell am I saying till now then? And yea, I'll not bother..go read yourself about the stamina determining factors for men and women..air carrying capacity of lungs, etc...all medical grounds and you will know.
Come to mental strength? Of course you can make them sit in helicopters and complex Russian vintage planes and make them drop bombs. Yes, Indian Air Force has women pilots, who fly planes and copters. But combat? To fly at awesome G forces in combat, you need as much, and even more strength than in ground combat. So it indeed is much different from your nintendo fighter game... but I guess our Air Force is doing a fine job in giving them chance to fly as long as its not combat. We definitely need women, who is denying that?
What about administrative capabilities? They sure do not lack there, I completely agree. We can make a fair assumption that administration truly begins when it comes to the level of colonels and brigadiers. So, would a Major want to report to a brilliant female strategist, who hasn't ever set foot in field? I don't think so.
And why are we even cribbing? We thankfully haven't had a major combat in years, and we are not hell bent on destroying so called "rogue nations" at some git's fancy.
And OK, let us say there is a war. A proper war. Then what? Is India ready to accept that women will get caught in combat, sexually harassed and abused, raped by the enemy? I don't think so Ms. feminist. You will wake up again then, and say it is discrimination. You will ask to trade a hundred of theirs to get your ten beautiful grief torn women back home. Give compensations to their families. Sign letters on petition online. Create communities on Orkut against the Indian Forces. And what not?
We simply won't digest our women being "caught".
And yea, women in navy. A beautiful ship. Women. 500 horny sailors. 20 women sailorettes (Yea I know, I created this word again I guess). Beautiful sea near the Andaman. Does Indian Navy offer such a vacation package? I don't think so...and not to ask women to do those untidy unruly work at ship. You can do it? Did you say that? OK..we have Short Commission for you available. And it really isn't very short...so why not accept it, and keep that feminist ego aside?
Seriously, we would be much better off if we stop making news in the name of God and equality of sexes. It is way too much over rated, just like sex itself.
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