International relations scholars are increasingly paying attention to “the emotional” as a way
to understand global politics. What is often missing from these conversations is feminist …

All too often in conflict situations, rape is referred to as a'weapon of war', a term presented as
self-explanatory through its implied storyline of gender and warring. In this provocative but …

This book critically examines the significance of gender, race and sexuality to wars waged
by liberal states. Drawing on original field-research with British soldiers, it offers insights into …

This article reviews debates surrounding the Military Covenant and explores its salience for
contemporary British civil–military relations. It explores why the concept of the Military …

Women's military service in Israel presents a compelling case study to explore the meaning
of gendered citizenship. Lomsky-Feder and Sasson-Levy compellingly argue that women's …

This article draws on in-depth interviews with 50 US servicewomen to advance sociological
understandings of gender, femininity, and harassment. Recognizing that women are …

Military occupations are continually evolving in relation to the geopolitical changes of
societies, their conflicts and conflict management strategies, and technological …

As a result of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, women have increasingly served on the
front line, performing combat roles once reserved exclusively for men. This article explores …

Gender and diversity interventions often do not have the planned effect, at least partly
because of resistance. As a result, resistance is predominantly perceived as a negative to …

High rates of sexual assault within the United States Armed Forces have led to several
initiatives designed to combat sexual violence and increase prosecution of perpetrators …