Shivalik class frigatesThe last symbol of male supremacy in the Indian navy could soon be consigned to history.
The navy is laying the groundwork for putting women on warships, a role they have never been considered fit for in an overwhelmingly male-dominated military culture.
Though the government is yet to give its approval to deploy women in combat roles, the naval headquarters is thinking ahead. A senior navy officer, wishing not to be named, said all future warships would have exclusive berthing facilities for women.
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"all future warships would have exclusive berthing facilities for women."
ReplyDeleteI don't think exclusive facilities are possible on subs. Thin partitions in tightly packed group sleeping rooms are possible.