Military Moms in the Spotlight: What Media Attention on Mothers in the U.S. Military Means for Public Policy

Publication Date

2-1-2018

Document Type

Book Chapter

Abstract

“Motherhood” and “military” are often viewed as dichotomous concepts, with the former symbolizing feminine ideals and expectations, and the latter suggesting masculine ideals and norms. Mothers, Military, and Society contributes to a growing body of research that disrupts this false dichotomy. This interdisciplinary and international volume explores the many ways in which mothers and the military converse, align, contest, and intersect in society. Through various chapters that include in-depth case studies, theoretical perspectives and personal narratives, this book offers insights into the complex relationship between motherhood and the military in ways that will engage both academic and non-academic readers alike.

Publication Title

Mothers, Military, and Society

First Page

87

Last Page

110

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