"Women have been serving in the military since the inception of organized warfare…"
Examinations of the roles and experiences of women and other marginalized groups in the military, and how these roles have changed over time.
Historical Evolution of Gender Roles in the Military: This topic discusses how gender roles have been defined in the military over the years, and how the roles of women and men have changed.
Gender Integration in the Military: This topic covers how the military has changed over time to become more inclusive of women, including their integration into combat roles.
Military Culture: Military culture affects how men and women are treated in the military, their roles, expectations, and behaviors. It shapes the attitude of the military towards gender issues.
Intersectionality of Gender and Other Identities: This topic discusses how gender intersects with other identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and class, affecting military service and experiences.
Sexual Harassment and Assault in the Military: This topic involves exploring the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault in the military, its impact on teamwork and unit cohesion, and the steps taken to address this problem.
Military Families and Gender Roles: This topic examines the gender dynamics of military families, where spouses need to work together to find a balance between family needs and military obligations.
Women in Combat Roles: This topic discusses the inclusion of women in combat roles, the challenges they face, and the implications for combat effectiveness.
Military Masculinity: This topic covers how military service affects men's masculinity and how it affects the self-esteem of men in the military.
Discrimination and Bias: This topic addresses the different forms of discrimination and bias that exist in the military and how they affect the service and experiences of gender minorities.
Military Recruitment: This topic covers how the military recruits, especially regarding the targeted gender, and how it affects gender representation in the military.
Men in the Military: Historically, men have been the predominant gender in the military, serving in various roles ranging from infantry and combat to support and administrative positions.
Women in the Military: Women's participation in the military has increased over the years, with many nations recruiting women to serve in combat and non-combat roles. However, women are still underrepresented in the military and often face discrimination or sexual harassment.
LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Military: The US military policy, Don't Ask Don't Tell, restricted the military service of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. However, this policy was repealed, and now LGBTQ+ individuals can serve openly in the US military.
Transgender Individuals in the Military: There is a growing acceptance of transgender individuals serving in the military. However, policies regarding their service are still evolving and vary across nations.
Nonbinary Individuals in the Military: Nonbinary is a gender identity that is neither exclusively male nor female. There is a lack of official military policies regarding nonbinary individuals serving in the military, and it varies by nation and branch of service.
"Their inclusion in combat missions has increased in recent decades, often serving as pilots, mechanics, and infantry officers."
"Since 1914, women have been conscripted in greater numbers…"
"In the 1970s, most Western armies began allowing women to serve on active duty in all military branches."
"In 2006, eight countries (China, Eritrea, Israel, Libya, Malaysia, North Korea, Peru, and Taiwan) conscripted women into military service."
"In 2013, Norway became the first NATO country to draft women…"
"As of 2022, only three countries conscripted women and men on the same formal conditions: Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands."
"A few other countries have laws allowing for the conscription of women into their armed forces…"
"In 2013, Norway became the first country in the world to conscript women on the same formal terms as men."
"In 2017, neighboring Sweden followed suit, and in 2018, the Netherlands did so as well…"
"…in 2018, the Netherlands did so as well (although in the Netherlands there is no active peacetime conscription)."
"Their inclusion in combat missions has increased in recent decades…"
"…often serving as pilots, mechanics, and infantry officers."
"In the 1970s, most Western armies began allowing women to serve on active duty in all military branches."
"In 2006, eight countries… conscripted women into military service."
"In 2013, Norway became the first country in the world to conscript women on the same formal terms as men."
"In 2013, Norway became the first NATO country to draft women…"
"As of 2022, only three countries conscripted women and men on the same formal conditions: Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands."
"A few other countries have laws allowing for the conscription of women into their armed forces, though with some differences such as service exemptions, length of service, and more."
"…although in the Netherlands there is no active peacetime conscription."