IELTS WRITING TASK 2

Some people think woman should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air force just like man. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

In recent decades, the debate on whether females should serve the military forces has never been completely settled, causing some public controversy. Although some feminists regard this idea as reasonable, in my perspective, this seems to do more harm than good.

One of the most compelling reasons for rejecting women from the military environment is that they are not particularly suitable. First, certain duties can be emotionally overwhelming, which renders women susceptible to several mental illnesses, including depression. In fact, since female soldiers are more sensitive than their male counterparts, they will be the most likely to suffer when dealing with unbearable loss. Second, these women could be subject to sexual harassment or sexism, as men tend to be dominant in the armed forces. For instance, higher rank officers could exert their power over female subordinates and force them to fulfill their demands, which leads to many unintended consequences.

Besides, the participation of servicewomen can be counterproductive. First, due to their physical limitations, these women are not able to handle heavy duties. In fact, since most tasks in the army are physically demanding, their lack of great resilience and strength could affect the morale of the team. Not only that, young female soldiers with good appearance could distract other males within their team. This suggests that the male soldiers will take steps to get these girls falling in love with them, which tends to undermine army regulations.

In conclusion, accepting women serving the army would offer little benefits and can be fraught with pitfalls. By allowing fewer women to join the armed forces, the military strength will be greatly benefited.