The Emotionally Supportive Sister-Soldier: How the United States Military Values Normative Femininity and Devalues Nonconformist Servicewomen

摘要: The Emotionally Supportive Sister-Soldier: How the United States Military Values Normative Femininity and Devalues Nonconformist Servicewomen Kristal Gray Gender Women’s Studies Master of Science Program Minnesota State University, Mankato May 2013 Women need to be vigilant about rights strides they have gained sure are not circling back feed an oppressive system. may serving in military but filling specific roles as feminine presence within ranks. gendered sexualized from day swear in. My research gives valuable insight into world how much emphasis is placed on conforming. I explain servicewomen expected act then interview eleven see if behaving according (and U.S.) cultural standards femininity. also include my own perspectives a veteran feminist. Specifically, demonstrate emotional laborers that must prove their competency, emotionally available supportive, sexually discreet. If American joined change or improve lives, should aware maintaining femininity by this