Essays about: "female soldiers"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words female soldiers.
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11. Military culture within the U.S military : A perspective from within, focusing on gender and the military brotherhood.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Despite the picture portraying the U.S as a western, democratic and equal country, the U.S military has faced several downfalls when it comes to its female force, especially in relation to sexual assault. This study poses the question of how can western ‘model countries’ such as the U. READ MORE
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12. I'm proud that I've been in the army as a woman : A qualitative study of women's testimonies of their military service in Israel
University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Globala studierAbstract : The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) is an important part in many Israelis lives since there is a mandatory military service for both men and women, making the country stand apart from many others. Although it may seem as men and women have an equal army service experience, this is not the case. Women only make up of 34 percent of all IDF soldiers. READ MORE
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13. Dismantling the Notion of “Participate Actively in Hostilities” - A Gender Analysis of the Crime of Using Child Soldiers
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : Children used by military groups in armed conflicts are assigned to different roles and activities depending on their gender identities. In this thesis, therefore, the hypothesis put forward is that application and interpretation of the war crime of “using [children under the age of fifteen years] to participate actively in hostilities” (Articles 8(2)(b)(xxvi) and 8(2)(e)(vii) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and Article 4(c) of the Statute of the Special Court for Sierra Leone) require a gender perspective to make effective the protection of all children in armed conflicts. READ MORE
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14. Reintegration of Female Child Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a Journey from a Deprived Childhood
University essay from Växjö universitet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskapAbstract : Abstract The severe situation of female child soldiers worldwide continues, and the harsh reality they stand in front of once returning back to their communities is often concealed. By the time former female child soldiers begin their journey back to civilian life and a life of dignity, they face various difficulties. READ MORE
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15. Gender neutrality vs. Gender equality : A qualitative case study of gendered norms within the Swedish Armed Forces
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Armed forces has historically been, and is still today, an essential actor in peacekeeping. Armed forces provides peacekeeping missions with the aim to provide stability and security in war-torn areas. Despite the mission’s aim, sexual transgressions by soldiers have been reported. READ MORE
