An Intersectional Analysis of Women's Experiences of Inclusion in the United States Army.
In 2016, the United States Army removed its ban on women working in combat roles in previously reserved jobs for men. This policy change included a concerted effort by Army leadership to ensure women felt included in their new roles. Nevertheless, the immediate response to the policy changes led to...
| Published in: | Sex Roles Vol. 90; no. 11; pp. 1666 - 1681 |
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Nov2024
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