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 168k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Women in Combat” has changed over time for 168k 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
@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.
@4T928GN4yrs4Y
Women who have served in combat are 135 times more likely to suffer from PTSD
@8P4VXTX3yrs3Y
No one should have to serve in the military, Our government shouldn't be involved with war
@8SVM5L43yrs3Y
Yes, the military should not prevent the best people of any sex/gender from serving in combat roles.
@8SQND5Q3yrs3Y
Yes, although I don’t agree with the armed forces.
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