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Two-Thirds of Military Women Face Sexualized Behavior

11/16/2025

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Two-thirds of military women in the UK's armed forces experienced sexualized behavior in the past year.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) called the findings wholly unacceptable and launched a prevention program.
The survey covered more than 90,000 personnel, with 67% of female regulars reporting such behavior, versus 34% of male regulars.
The MoD will address the issue through education on consent and misogyny after a Royal Navy Submarine Service investigation.

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Story summary

Two-thirds of military women in the UK's armed forces experienced sexualized behavior in the past year.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) called the findings wholly unacceptable and launched a prevention program.
The survey covered more than 90,000 personnel, with 67% of female regulars reporting such behavior, versus 34% of male regulars.
The MoD will address the issue through education on consent and misogyny after a Royal Navy Submarine Service investigation.