In 2015 David Cameron ordered the Ministry of Defence to be ready to welcome female soldiers into "close combat" roles next year. Proponents argue that it will help the military retain more women, who tend to leave the services permanently when they have children. Opponents argue that allowing women to serve in these roles would limit the military's ability to fight in combat situations.
93% Yes |
7% No |
77% Yes |
6% No |
14% Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
1% No, women are not as physically capable as men for combat |
2% Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
0% No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger |
0% No, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault |
See how support for each position on “Women in Combat” has changed over time for 170k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Women in Combat” has changed over time for 170k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4VRHYK34yrs4Y
no, puts women in danger as they are vulnerable
@4T928GN4yrs4Y
Women who have served in combat are 135 times more likely to suffer from PTSD
@5BDRDYL4yrs4Y
Yes as long as enough training is done, to prevent the man from risking mission success to save the woman's life. But really women should be able to fight the same as men.
@8RD23JQ3yrs3Y
As an ex servicewoman, I fully support women in combat roles.... there are all kinds of combat roles where women could be a benefit
@9N9ZQLW6 days6D
It depends how serious the situation is? Ukraine probably needs female combatants right now. But I would not have it as a general rule, as men are far more expendable then women.
@9N3YWQF1wk1W
Yes, it would be discrimination if they didnt. However, consider female only regiments to prevent male preset to protect females
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