Research Scholar, Centre for Kashmir Studies, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dramshala.
JournalRVIMJ
Volume / Issue2 / 5
Pages15–32
Published05 May 2025
Paper IDRVIMJ25M25004
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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 militarygender equalityIndiaIsraelcombat rolesleadershipsocietal biasmilitary integrationgender discriminationpermanent commissionwork-life balance.
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Hariom Kochar (2025). The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(5), 15–32. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004
Hariom Kochar. “The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 5, 2025, pp. 15–32. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004
Hariom Kochar. “The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2, no. 5 (2025): 15–32. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004
Hariom Kochar (2025) ‘The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel’, Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(5), pp. 15–32. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004.
Hariom Kochar, “The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel,” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 5, pp. 15–32, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004.
Hariom Kochar. The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2025;2(5):15–32. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004.
Hariom Kochar. The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Military Forces: A Comparative Study of India and Israel. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2025, 2 (5), 15–32. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i5004.
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