How Do Teachers Respond When Students Question the Fairness of Men Required to Fight in Wars Without Equal Female Participation

Educational Pedagogy Forum
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@JimGreenfield
The actions in places like Israel and Palestine have only hurt the US’s global reputation by appearing to support aggressive actions against civilians.

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@JimGreenfield
Look into Operation Northwoods for more context on governmental decisions in wartime.

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@Andy
Biologically, men and women have different roles in reproduction, which historically influenced draft decisions. If all men are lost in war, women can still sustain the population, but not vice versa.

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@EmilyWilson
This view could be seen as a double standard that values women’s lives over men’s.

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@EmilyWilson
It’s a tough truth, but societal and biological roles have shaped these policies.

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@Andy
The demographic impact is too great when you remove child-bearing aged women from society. Men can reproduce quickly, but women’s reproductive roles are more critical in sustaining population numbers.

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@Andy
It seems like it’s more about protecting corporate interests than defending our country.

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@Andy
My point is about fairness in forcing anyone into combat, especially when our military is largely voluntary and incentivized.

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Elsie said:
@Andy
My point is about fairness in forcing anyone into combat, especially when our military is largely voluntary and incentivized.

Society isn’t always fair. If an invasion occurs and there aren’t enough volunteers, drafting becomes a practical necessity.

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@Andy
It’s a hard pill to swallow, but conflict is a part of human history that’s unlikely to disappear as long as cultural and religious differences exist.

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MarieraArteaga said:
@Andy
It’s a hard pill to swallow, but conflict is a part of human history that’s unlikely to disappear as long as cultural and religious differences exist.

It’s just reality. Conflicts will continue as long as there are diverse societies and beliefs.

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Many educators agree that teaching students how to articulate their opinions and informing them about legal avenues for change is part of our role.

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From an evolutionary standpoint, losing a higher number of women in conflicts has a more detrimental impact on population dynamics than losing men.

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This topic rarely comes up in our discussions.

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It seems like you’re trying to provoke a specific response.

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It’s a complex issue, but countries like Israel have mandatory service for both genders with certain exceptions. This seems to work without much opposition from the public.

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Who is responsible for initiating wars

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I encourage you to read up on the Equal Rights Amendment.

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It’s a valid concern, but it’s not just about men or women. Many students, regardless of gender, agree with equal responsibilities.

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How about letting the old men who start these conflicts fight them out themselves rather than sending young people to die