New Books in Sociology
Jennifer Greenburg, "At War with Women: Military Humanitarianism and Imperial Feminism in an Era of Permanent War" (Cornell UP, 2023)
Jan 11, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Greenburg, a political geographer and lecturer at the University of Sheffield, dives into her book on how U.S. military strategies post-9/11 interweave gender politics with humanitarian efforts. She examines the paradox of all-female teams used in military operations, revealing how they navigate a space of empowerment and combat. Greenburg critiques liberal feminist narratives that celebrate these roles while unpacking how these dynamics reinforce gender stereotypes. Her insights highlight the complex relationship between feminism, militarism, and imperialism.
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- Post-9/11 military strategies integrated humanitarian efforts to reshape international development as a tool for anti-terrorism and counterinsurgency.
- The evolving roles of women in the military blur traditional combat boundaries, complicating gender dynamics and power structures in warfare.
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The Impact of Post-9/11 Wars on Development
The post-9/11 wars significantly reshaped the field of international development, reframing it as a tool for anti-terrorism. This transformation led to the emergence of new governmental offices that sought to integrate military actions with humanitarian efforts. For instance, development experts were brought onto military bases to train personnel on how to approach counterinsurgency tactics through development practices. This linkage between development and military strategy highlighted a historical precedent, illustrating how colonial histories were repurposed to justify contemporary military actions.
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