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A new directive from the top of the military strikes at the heart of conflicting masculinity ideals that soldiers may experience.

The military adds a new item to the list of valid excuses for exemption from deployment

There is a significant degree of identity tied to the role of a soldier, which the military benefits from when relying on its personnel. However, even within the military, the ideal of being a present father is becoming increasingly important. Foto: Jens Dresling
There is a significant degree of identity tied to the role of a soldier, which the military benefits from when relying on its personnel. However, even within the military, the ideal of being a present father is becoming increasingly important. Foto: Jens Dresling
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Life as a soldier does not just mean a moral obligation to step up when the Danish military goes on a mission, but also, in the worst case, fines and imprisonment if one refuses.

Now the defense has added another point to the official list of acceptable excuses.

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