WOMEN & WARS
Over the course of humankind, the women have shown their mettle in wars as well; something they’ve been considered to be weak in. Even in the context of Indian Independence Struggle, queens like ‘ Rani Velu Nachiyar ’ and ‘ Rani Laxmibai ’ have left the adversaries bamboozled. Although women’s supportive roles in wars like logistics, transportation, medication & aid, etc., have always been a subject of utmost appreciation, it is also important to acknowledge their part in active combat & its related aspects. What is Combat? In ‘ Polemology ’ or simply the ‘ studies of war ’, Combat refers to the direct or indirect engagement between the involved parties, be it individuals or with alliances . Simply it means the fight taking place in the war and is considered as the worst thing in any conflict due to its destructive outcomes. Roles for Women in Wars. Traditionally, women have been kept out of armed conflicts throughout the globe and over the time. Supportive / Non-Combat roles h