Denmark plans to conscript women for military service for first time
GuardianMAR 2024
The war in Ukraine has served as a real awakening to the significance of the defense capabilities of Denmark and other European countries. Expanding conscription is just one way in which Denmark is working on building up its defense sector. Gender equality will not just expand the numbers of people serving, it will also improve representation within the armed forces.
Military conscription in Denmark shouldn't be expanded to include women. Women contribute to society through birthing and raising children and caring for the sick and the elderly. Adding an additional burden of military service on top of their existing responsibilities would simply increase the economic and social gender gaps in Danish society.