Cultural norms can have significant effects on how soldiers express their sexual desires and emotions while they are serving in the military. Sexual attraction is an innate human instinct that has...
Gender identity is an important aspect that affects the dynamics of romantic relationships. It shapes how individuals interact with each other, communicate, and express their emotions. In military...
Military service is an integral part of American culture, as it has been since the founding of the country.
Serving in the military often means being away from family for extended periods of time,...
In some military organizations, there is a clear hierarchy that dictates how people interact with each other. This can have an impact on how they express themselves and their identity within these...
Military Culture and Gendered Emotional Expression
The traditional image of masculinity in many societies is one that emphasizes strength, toughness, stoicism, and emotional control. In contrast...
The emotional risks that soldiers take in their personal lives can impact their performance on the battlefield, but how they view those risks is largely unknown. One common fear among soldiers is...
There has been an increasing interest among psychologists to investigate how societal perceptions of masculinity and femininity shape romantic and sexual behavior among military personnel. One way in...
What is strength? What does it mean to be strong? In terms of gender roles, strength has traditionally been associated with masculinity, and weakness with femininity. For many years, society has...
Sexual Dynamics: The Effects of Gender Norms on Military Adaptation
One of the most important factors that shape the behavior of soldiers is their gender norms. Sexual dynamics are the...
In modern militaries around the world, soldiers are required to perform their duties with utmost dedication and discipline while living up to strict societal expectations regarding...