Marching As to War

Elizabeth F. Desnoyers-Colas

doi:10.5771/9780761863441

Marching As to War

Personal Narratives of African American Women’s Experiences in the Gulf Wars

1. Auflage 2014

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doi.org/10.5771/9780761863441
ISBN print: 978-0-7618-6343-4
ISBN online: 978-0-7618-6344-1
Hamilton Books, Lanham Hamilton Books, Lanham

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Abstract

Since the American Revolution, African American women have served in every U.S. military conflict. Despite this dedicated service to their country, very little empirical research has been published regarding African American servicewomen, including those who have served in the Gulf Wars. Seen through the eyes of eleven African American servicewomen, this book explores issues such as health care, child care, sexism/sexual harassment, racism, religion, military promotions/career advancement, and serving in combat zones. Their stories illuminate the types of professional, sociological, and interpersonal experiences black servicewomen have encountered during their time in the Gulf Wars.

To learn more about Marching as to War, check out Elizabeth Desnoyers-Colas' blog post at http://rhetoricraceandreligion.blogspot.com/2014/05/stories-that-must-be-told-sharing.html

Schlagworte

African American narratives African American servicewomen African American women in the military African American/Black military history African American/black women in combat African Americans African Americans in the Gulf Wars Shoshana Johnson POW Shoshana Johnson media coverage military oral histories

Kapitel Ausklappen | EinklappenSeiten
i–viii Preface i–viii
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
1–18 1 Marching as to War 1–18
19–40 2 Why We Serve 19–40
41–58 3 “Sistahs” of Defense 41–58
59–76 4 My Child Left Behind 59–76
77–94 5 What Happens in the Desert Stays in the Desert 77–94
95–110 6 Where My Health Comes From 95–110
111–114 Epilogue 111–114
115–118 Bibliography 115–118
119–130 Index 119–130

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