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Women and the Military
Global Lives in Focus
Women and the Military
Global Lives in Focus
Description
This addition to the Women and Society around the World series explores the roles, challenges, and accomplishments of women in the military in countries across the globe.
Around the world, millions of men serve in their countries' militaries, be it on land, on the seas, or in the air. But while many militaries have opened all positions to women, even those on the front lines, others remain closed. Countries have cited a number of reasons for their policies, including changing views of women and the military, conscription, and economic and demographic trends.
Written by a professor of comparative politics at the United States Military Academy at West Point and an active duty army major, this book seeks to provide an understanding of women's roles in militaries around the world. The book is organized by region, exploring societal and cultural views of masculinity and war, as well as factors influencing changing views of women and the military, including conscription and economic and demographic trends. Topics also include sexual harassment, recruitment, and views on women's physicality and strength. High school students, undergraduates, and general readers will find this cross-cultural study a fascinating and important resource.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chronology
One United States and Canada
Two Latin America and the Caribbean
Three Europe
Four North Africa and the Middle East
Five Sub-Saharan Africa
Six Central and East Asia
Seven South and Southeast Asia
Eight Oceania
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Published | 07 Apr 2021 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 320 |
ISBN | 9781440860232 |
Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
Illustrations | 18 bw illus |
Series | Women and Society around the World |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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