Assuming a Position: Women and Men as Moral Critics in Their Own War Zone

摘要: In their search for an authentic moral self, women and men may at some time in lives assume a position of resistance. Men are most likely to this the sphere war. It is not clear, however, where or when would be expected such what nature that might be, how far it could likened resisting man. This paper explores idea choosing single mother can by from which voice criticism. Such comparable (known well-studied) taken who show criticism refusing participate specific battle during morally controversial The begins with examination philosophical psychological concepts “separate” “connected” positions available spheres war family. conclusions based on data two samples resisters family: 36 soldiers (30 years old average) decided take stand as selective conscientious objectors (SCOs) 50 (biologically) mature (over age 30) chose become pregnant remain unwed mothers. conceptual methodological questions regarding comparison discussed.