Women in combat role: an issue of gender sensitization and gender equality- a psychological interpretation

Abstract

The best thermometer to the progress of the nation is its role, status and treatment of its women. In order to that the aim of this study is to analyze the issues involved in the Indian context on the induction of women as in combat role. Induction of women in Indian Army for combat roles is a desired step towards narrowing gender biases in armed forces.  The study is also overviewed the perceptions of Indian society about the same especially followed by historical perspective, pros and cons in women induction and current scenario with psychological interpretation.