Yes I have been interested in the Ukraine war in this context. The recent debates in their parliament about reducing the age for conscription are truly illuminating in terms of the issues and tussles as their Government wants to get more cannon fodder to relieve its exhausted troops. The first point is of course that right from the travel ban for working age males at the start of the war no one considers imposing the same restrictions responsibilities and punishments on females and although a few young women do volunteer for the services and many others do valuable roles supporting their troops, the debates about reservists, conscription etc. never consider the same or similar provisions for females. Because the country has some very real challenges to face the debates have been unencumbered by virtue signalling etc. but are revealing about the expectations placed on males when the "chips are down".
Jun 12, 2024
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