[In the 1960s and 1970s] Sweden had begun to portray itself, nationally and internationally, as a leading nation in gender equality. Formal barriers for women in the labour market did not sit comfortably with that image. Men-only conscription was, however, considered less of a problem, and was even added as an exception to the constitution’s new ban against gender-discriminatory laws and regulations. Therefore, military obligations were yet again confirmed as natural tasks for men, while women’s right to have access to military occupations was framed as a gender equality issue.

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Globally there are 45 countries with male only forced military service. why the UN never speak up against that ? where is gender equality ?

Read more here : https://becauseits2015.wordpress.com/2020/06/07/conscription-a-gender-based-injustice-around-the-world/