Moving Beyond G.I. Jane: Women and the U.S. Military

Moving Beyond G.I. Jane makes an essential contribution to the existing literature on the role of women in the military. The authors offer detailed analyses of current debates over integrating women into combat roles and the proper approach to confronting sexual harassment with the ranks. Each chapter includes concrete recommendations as to how the services should confront and manage these serious personnel problems. A survey of ROTC cadets provides additional data on the attitudes of future leaders. The book also identifies important ways in which female personnel can enhance effectiveness as the military adjusts to its changing role in the twenty-first century, particularly in peacekeeping operations.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Gender Integration in the U.S. Military: What's Right for the Fight or a Fight for Rights? Chapter 3 Women in the U.S. Military: Attitudes of Future Leaders Chapter 4 Discriminatory Practice or Discretionary Decision: The Combat Exclusion Policy Chapter 5 Women Warriors Worldwide: A Comparative Examination of Women in the Military Chapter 6 Lessons form Civilian Life: Women in Law Enforcement Chapter 7 Moral Outrage or Moral Builder: Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military Chapter 8 Female Peacekeepers and the New Realities of Warfare: Confronting Rape as a Weapon of War Chapter 9 Conclusion and Recommendations Chapter 10 Appendix: Survey of ROTC Cadets Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 Authors' Biographical Sketches

About the Author :
Sara L. Zeigler is Director of Women's Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Professor Zeigler holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Gregory G. Gunderson is Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Eastern Kentucky University. Professor Gunderson holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Review :
Zeigler and Gunderson argue that the fundamental issue is not just one of fairness to women. It is, rather, one of military effectiveness. Modern operations include peacekeeping missions and work with refugees, tasks that demand skills women often possess. The authors do not underestimate the challenges of integrating women fully into the military, and they include specific, detailed policy recommendations. This work is a valuable addition to the literature on women's military service and should be of interest to an interdisciplinary audience of scholars.Summing Up: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. All academic levels/libraries.