Women in the United States Armed Forces: A Guide to the Issues
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Women in the United States Armed Forces: A Guide to the Issues
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Overview
Women in the United States Armed Forces: A Guide to the Issues covers over a century of accomplishments of military women, from the Civil War to the current wars in the Middle East. Readers will learn, for example, that during World War II, 565 women in the Women's Army Corps stationed in the Pacific theater received combat decorations, proving that women had the courage, strength, and stamina to perform in a combat environment. They will also learn that, perhaps surprisingly, it wasn't until the mid- to late 1970s that women had their first opportunities to serve at sea and as aviators (crew as well as pilots), albeit on noncombatant ships and aircraft.
The book's final four chapters discuss the issues that continue to plague women in the military, including sexual harassment, noting that women's performance in America's two-front wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have made a positive difference in attitudes. The handbook closes with an epilogue that is at once a summary of the issues and a call for action.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780313374951 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 03/23/2010 |
| Series: | Contemporary Military, Strategic, and Security Issues |
| Pages: | 195 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Foreword by Vincent W. Patton III, MCPOCG (ret), EdDPreface
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Historical Overview through 1990
Chapter 2 Rescinding the Combat Exclusion Laws
Chapter 3 Citizenship Rights, Responsibilities, and Women in Ground Combat
Chapter 4 Women Are Heroes, Too
Chapter 5 Gender, Sexuality, and Harassment
Chapter 6 Balancing Life in the Military
Epilogue
Appendix I: Important Policy Decisions, Court Cases, and Legislation for Military Women
Appendix II: The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): Articles Relating to Sexual Harassment
Appendix III: Ships Named for Women
Appendix IV: General and Flag Officer Firsts
Chronology
Annotated Bibliography
Index
What People are Saying About This
"In writing this book, Darlene Iskra draws upon the intersecting experiences of two careers. As a Navy officer, she experienced personally many of the advances made during the gender integration of the American armed forces, and was at the forefront of several of them. As a professional sociologist, she is able to place the voice of the servicewoman in the context of the broader social and political changes that produced and accompanied the end of military conscription and the adoption of an all-recruited military force: a transition that could not have been successful without broadening the participation of women in the services. This book should be used as a resource for anyone trying to understand how far we have come, where we now stand, and what obstacles still remain in the road toward full gender integration."
— David R. Segal, Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland
"When it comes to women in uniform, Darlene Iskra has 'covered the waterfront' both personally and professionally. The first woman to command a Navy ship and one of their first female divers, she went on to author legislation prohibiting the Pentagon from covering U.S. servicewomen in abayas during tours in the Mideast. Now she’s authored a thorough and compelling account of the historic—and evolving—roles America’s military women play in our national defense."
"This is an important book because it is an account of the historical evolution and service of women in the military—as only Commander Darlene Iskra can tell it. Her unique research is extensive, thorough and objective. As she tells the women's stories, one can almost hear their voices. With this book, Commander Iskra has made a great contribution to American history. Her outstanding record of service in defense of America makes this a credible and groundbreaking work."
— Clara L. Adams-Ender Brigadier General, US Army, retired Author of My Rise to the Stars
David R. Segal
"In writing this book, Darlene Iskra draws upon the intersecting experiences of two careers. As a Navy officer, she experienced personally many of the advances made during the gender integration of the American armed forces, and was at the forefront of several of them. As a professional sociologist, she is able to place the voice of the servicewoman in the context of the broader social and political changes that produced and accompanied the end of military conscription and the adoption of an all-recruited military force: a transition that could not have been successful without broadening the participation of women in the services. This book should be used as a resource for anyone trying to understand how far we have come, where we now stand, and what obstacles still remain in the road toward full gender integration."
—
David R. Segal, Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland
"This is an important book because it is an account of the historical evolution and service of women in the military—as only Commander Darlene Iskra can tell it. Her unique research is extensive, thorough and objective. As she tells the women's stories, one can almost hear their voices. With this book, Commander Iskra has made a great contribution to American history. Her outstanding record of service in defense of America makes this a credible and groundbreaking work."
"CDR Darlene M. Iskra gives voice and vision to women in uniform; women that are tenacious, proud, brave and capable; representatives of the nation they serve. CDR Iskra's research and incremental documentation provides a foundation for achieving future milestones by women in the Armed Forces."
"CDR Darlene M. Iskra gives voice and vision to women in uniform; women that are tenacious, proud, brave and capable; representatives of the nation they serve. CDR Iskra's research and incremental documentation provides a foundation for achieving future milestones by women in the Armed Forces."
— RADM Karen A. Harmeyer NC, USNR, RET
The Honorable Carolyn Becraft Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs)
"Dr. Iskra documents the significant contributions of military women to military readiness. She also directly addresses the challenges that must be met to achieve full integration of women in the U.S. armed forces. Well written and thoroughly documented, this book is a 'must read' for defense analysts involved with military personnel issues."
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The Honorable Carolyn Becraft Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs), 1998 - 2001
RADM Karen A. Harmeyer NC
"CDR Darlene M. Iskra gives voice and vision to women in uniform; women that are tenacious, proud, brave and capable; representatives of the nation they serve. CDR Iskra's research and incremental documentation provides a foundation for achieving future milestones by women in the Armed Forces."
—
RADM Karen A. Harmeyer NC, USNR, RET
"Dr. Iskra documents the significant contributions of military women to military readiness. She also directly addresses the challenges that must be met to achieve full integration of women in the U.S. armed forces. Well written and thoroughly documented, this book is a 'must read' for defense analysts involved with military personnel issues."
Clara L. Adams-Ender Brigadier General
"This is an important book because it is an account of the historical evolution and service of women in the military—as only Commander Darlene Iskra can tell it. Her unique research is extensive, thorough and objective. As she tells the women's stories, one can almost hear their voices. With this book, Commander Iskra has made a great contribution to American history. Her outstanding record of service in defense of America makes this a credible and groundbreaking work."
—
Clara L. Adams-Ender Brigadier General, US Army, retired Author of My Rise to the Stars
Susan Scanlan Chair
"When it comes to women in uniform, Darlene Iskra has 'covered the waterfront' both personally and professionally. The first woman to command a Navy ship and one of their first female divers, she went on to author legislation prohibiting the Pentagon from covering U.S. servicewomen in abayas during tours in the Mideast. Now she's authored a thorough and compelling account of the historic—and evolving—roles America's military women play in our national defense."
—
Susan Scanlan Chair, National Council of Women's Organizations President, Women's Research & Education Institute
"Dr. Iskra documents the significant contributions of military women to military readiness. She also directly addresses the challenges that must be met to achieve full integration of women in the U.S. armed forces. Well written and thoroughly documented, this book is a 'must read' for defense analysts involved with military personnel issues."
— The Honorable Carolyn Becraft Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs), 1998 - 2001
"When it comes to women in uniform, Darlene Iskra has 'covered the waterfront' both personally and professionally. The first woman to command a Navy ship and one of their first female divers, she went on to author legislation prohibiting the Pentagon from covering U.S. servicewomen in abayas during tours in the Mideast. Now she's authored a thorough and compelling account of the historic—and evolving—roles America's military women play in our national defense."
— Susan Scanlan Chair, National Council of Women's Organizations President, Women's Research & Education Institute