DOI: 10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004

  DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004

Abstract: This paper examines the roles, challenges, and contributions of women in the military of India and Israel, focusing on the evolving integration of women in both armed forces. The study highlights the significant strides made in both countries, such as the Supreme Court 2020 ruling in India granting women permanent commissions and the integration of women into combat roles in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Despite these advancements, the paper identifies persistent gender-based challenges, including societal bias, exclusion from core combat roles, limited leadership opportunities, and difficulties in balancing military service with familial expectations. The comparative analysis of India and Israel reveals common obstacles faced by women in the military while offering recommendations for expanding combat roles, combating gender discrimination, improving infrastructure, and implementing supportive policies for work-life balance. The paper concludes that continued efforts are necessary to create inclusive and equitable military environments for women in both countries.

Keywords:Women in the military, gender equality, India, Israel, combat roles, leadership, societal bias, military integration, gender discrimination, permanent commission, work-life balance.