Military Culture Reinforces Heteronormativity
In the military, conforming to rigid gender roles is expected and celebrated. Queer individuals face social pressure from their peers and superiors to...
The topic of systemic stigmatization within military institutions has been a source of concern for many years now. This issue is particularly relevant to queer service members who face discrimination...
How do LGBT service members navigate the tension between personal authenticity, identity disclosure, and institutional expectations within military contexts? In order to understand this question, it...
There has been increased recognition and acceptance of individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQ+) within society at...
The notion of discipline and masculinity in the military is often seen as an essential component of military life. It is believed that this culture of discipline and masculinity can be at odds with...
Military service has historically been seen as a way to gain respect and recognition from society, particularly when it comes to masculinity and patriotism.
Recent research suggests that this...
Closeted soldiers face the paradox of defending a country that does not acknowledge their identity. While they are expected to put their lives on the line for the protection of their homeland, many...
Queer Soldiers Reconciling Personal Experiences of Discrimination With National Service
Queer soldiers experience a unique set of challenges when it comes to serving their country due to societal...