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Despite the fact more women are involved in combat positions during today's wars women are still a key part of home front support. This book draws on the personal experiences of actual military mothers, examining the emotional and physical support they give to their military members and the impact of that support on political participation.
List of contents
Introduction
PART I: RECRUITMENT
Chapter 1: The Bargain: You Made Them Strong, We'll Make Them Army Strong
Chapter 2: Be All That You Can Be: Race and Class in Recruitment
PART II: DEPLOYMENT
Chapter 3: "Half My Heart Is in Iraq": The Silent Ranks
Chapter 4: "My Son Fights for Your Freedom": The Politics of Support
PART III: POST-DEPLOYMENT HEALTHCARE
Chapter 5: Returning Home: The Invisible Burden of Caregiving
Chapter 6: The Few, the Proud, the Forgotten
Conclusion: Is Maternal Citizenship Full Citizenship?
About the author
Wendy M. Christensen, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. She has published in journals such as Ethnic and Racial Studies, Critical Military Studies, and the International Journal of Feminist Politics. Her current research interests focus on how race, class, and gender inequalities shape political participation and grassroots political organization.
Summary
Despite the fact more women are involved in combat positions during today’s wars women are still a key part of home front support. This book draws on the personal experiences of actual military mothers, examining the emotional and physical support they give to their military members and the impact of that support on political participation.
