This volume explores ethnicity and gender developments in relation to the military. In some countries, the armed forces have a long history in responding to ethnic diversity, while elsewhere it has come up only recently as a policy issue. An even-handed representation of ethnic minorities in the military is recognized as crucial for enhancing its social legitimacy and professional quality. The same can be said about the integration of women in the military, which during a few decades across the board has grown into more than just another issue of personnel policies. Indeed with regard to gender, the symbolism and sensitivities surrounding core identities are at stake - as with the presence of gays and lesbians in the military. Written by experts in the field, the chapters cover fourteen countries around the world: the USA, Canada, Bolivia, Ecuador, Brazil, South-Africa, Eritrea, India, Israel, Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands. Taken together, the armed forces of these countries offer a fascinating mix of similarities and differences in the ways they try to manage cultural diversity. Cultural Diversity in the Armed Forces will be of interest to students and scholars of military studies, sociology, gender and political science.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415545105
eBay Product ID (ePID)
140006907
Product Key Features
Author
Jan Van Der Meulen, Joseph L. Soeters
Publication Name
Cultural Diversity in the Armed Forces: an International Comparison
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
340g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Jan Van Der Meulen, Joseph L. Soeters
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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