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Jennifer Greenburg, "At War with Women: Military Humanitarianism and Imperial Feminism in an Era of Permanent War" (Cornell UP, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Women in Warfare: Gender, Power, and Imperialism

This chapter explores the complex roles of female soldiers within U.S. military strategy, particularly in counterinsurgency efforts. It examines how these women are perceived as emotional experts tasked with navigating both combat and humanitarian missions, while critiquing the limited narratives of feminism that ignore race and class dynamics. The discussion highlights personal experiences and future research initiatives aimed at challenging militaristic assumptions and understanding the implications of gendered warfare.

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