| dc.creator |
Nyameka Mankayi |
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| dc.date |
2011-08-01T00:00:00Z |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2015-07-20T20:08:57Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2015-07-20T20:08:57Z |
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| dc.identifier |
10.5787/34-2-23 |
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| dc.identifier |
2224-0020 |
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| dc.identifier |
https://doaj.org/article/82cbdeae3d604074b737dd35a7aa2475 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/8603 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
https://doaj.org/article/82cbdeae3d604074b737dd35a7aa2475 |
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| dc.description |
Given that a masculinised institution like the military presents an<br />exaggerated picture of hegemonic masculinities, and particularly emphasising<br />physical fitness as one of the multiple ways in achieving masculinity, this paper<br />provides an overview of how men in the military construct women’s role in the<br />military. This information is useful in understanding the gender power relations that<br />make it difficult for most women in the military. The paper is based on a qualitative<br />study of a diverse group of 24-33 year old male soldiers. Participants’ stories<br />reflected how notions of the strong body, particularly in the military context, which<br />values toughness, contributes to masculinity. They further see women’s expression<br />of sexuality and their participation in command or combat roles as having dire<br />consequences in terms of corrupting or weakening military deployment. This paper<br />concludes that tackling traditional forms of male sexuality as they get played out in<br />the military context involves the examination of dominant constructions of<br />masculinity, and in particular discourses prescribing traditional sexual practices. |
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| dc.language |
English |
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| dc.publisher |
University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy) |
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| dc.relation |
http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/23 |
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| dc.relation |
https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0020 |
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| dc.source |
Scientia Militaria : South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 34, Iss 2 (2011) |
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| dc.subject |
Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
U |
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| dc.subject |
DOAJ:Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
DOAJ:Technology and Engineering |
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| dc.subject |
Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
U |
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| dc.subject |
DOAJ:Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
DOAJ:Technology and Engineering |
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| dc.subject |
Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
U |
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| dc.subject |
Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
U |
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| dc.subject |
Military Science |
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| dc.subject |
U |
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| dc.title |
MALE CONSTRUCTIONS AND RESISTANCE TO WOMEN IN THE MILITARY |
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| dc.type |
Article |
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