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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2017 ASPA SECTION ON PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND LABOR RELATIONS OUTSTANDING BOOK AWARD!
This research and policy book examines the role of women in the military and the overwhelming evidence to date that warranted repealing the combat exclusion policy. It explores the following questions:
- How can the success of women in the military serve as justification for its repeal?
- What will be the potential impact of repealing the policy on the recruitment, promotion and retention of women in the military?
- How will repealing the combat exclusion policy change the ways in which military men relate to military women?
- How can repealing the policy set women on the course toward full agency and representation as full citizens in American society at large?
Not only will this book help in filling the gaps of the existing literature of public administ
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"This is historic, and no one has written about the topic and its implications, especially for gender equity. The resilience of these women who fought the odds is truly amazing; stories that warrant telling. Also, the data presented in the various tables provides a nice complement to the narrative, and the reference lists are very thorough.
The author provides an excellent overview of the implications of the combat exclusion policy and its affect not simply on equality, but on national defense… it is an amazing feat that the author was able to obtain interviews. Interviewing and storytelling strategies are extremely appropriate for research such as this, and the stories are fascinating… It is very innovative and insightful. This book addresses a major gap in the field."
—Norma Riccucci, Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University, Newark
"… G.L.A. Harris, PhD, does an excellent job cataloging our journey and giving specific examples of where we have been and where we have yet to go. Her work more than highlights the necessity for equal access and exposure being key to recruitment, retention, and promotion of women in today’s military if we are to have the same chance for promotion and opportunities as our male counterparts. The dedication and commitment she placed into birthing this work is evident. It should be mandatory reading for the leadership in our country."
—From the Foreword by Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot
WINNER OF THE 2017 ASPA SECTION ON PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND LABOR RELATIONS OUTSTANDING BOOK AWARD!
"This is historic, and no one has written about the topic and its implications, especially for gender equity. The resilience of these women who fought the odds is truly amazing; stories that warrant telling. Also, the data presented in the various tables provides a nice complement to the narrative, and the reference lists are very thorough.
The author provides an excellent overview of the implications of the combat exclusion policy and its affect not simply on equality, but on national defense… it is an amazing feat that the author was able to obtain interviews. Interviewing and storytelling strategies are extremely appropriate for research such as this, and the stories are fascinating… It is very innovative and insightful. This book addresses a major gap in the field."
—Norma Riccucci, Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University, Newark
"… G.L.A. Harris, PhD, does an excellent job cataloging our journey and giving specific examples of where we have been and where we have yet to go. Her work more than highlights the necessity for equal access and exposure being key to recruitment, retention, and promotion of women in today’s military if we are to have the same chance for promotion and opportunities as our male counterparts. The dedication and commitment she placed into birthing this work is evident. It should be mandatory reading for the leadership in our country."
—From the Foreword by Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot
Table of ContentsWOMEN AND WAR. Warriors to the Core. The Beginning of the Revolution: The American Experience. Marginalized, Yet Accountable: The Irrationality of the Combat Exclusion Policy. The Enemy Within: Sex Crimes and the Evils of Asymmetry. WOMEN IN WAR—LIVING LEGENDS: SISTERS-IN-ARMS UNDER COMBAT EXCLUSION. Taking Command: The Generals. Commanding the Air: The Aviators. Commanding the Sea: The Mariners. Commanding the Land: The Soldiers. WOMEN AT WAR: TOWARD FULL AGENCY. On Gender and Citizenship. Repealing the Combat Exclusion Policy: Prospects for Implementation. Impact of the Combat Exclusion Policy on the Recruitment, Promotion, and Retention of Women in the Military. Women in a Post-Combat Exclusion Environment: The Promise for Full Agency. WOMEN, WAR, THE MILITARY, AND BEYOND. In Conclusion: The Revolution Continues! Bibliography.
