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Sep 19, 2018 Scholars discuss whether nations fight wars because of natural male violence or societal conditioning. They explore the role of men in defending their community, gender inequality in the military, gender divisions in war, challenging gendered notions of manhood and militarism, and the challenges faced by women in the military.
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The Magnificent Seven's Gender Portrayal
- The 2016 film The Magnificent Seven highlights traditional and racial diversity but keeps gender roles conventional.
- It glorifies male violence as heroic while women mostly remain in support or victim roles.
Zoe Kritenberg Challenges "Be a Man"
- Lieutenant Zoe Kritenberg experienced gendered language and attitudes in military leadership training.
- She challenged a general's statement that 'be a man' was not gendered, pointing out its inherent gender implications.
Masculinity Linked to War Willingness
- Men are not naturally eager to fight; cultures use conscription and substances to coerce them.
- Masculinity is culturally constructed to equate manhood with willingness to fight and endure war.