POLI 244 Lecture Notes - Lecture 58: Australian Army Reserve, Burqa, Chronic Poverty
12 Mar 2016
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In times of conflict, women seen only as victims, cultural reps from models of masculinity, gender oppression and future prospects. Bin laden taunts the west fro becoming feminized. Women in charge of us foreign policy unable to stand up to specified dangers. Real clash is internal: post industrialism: moved women into labor market and out of homes split families, not only threatened by feminism, but also by multiculturalism, un- assimilation. Shadowy and passive presence (burqa) reinforces gendered images. Conduct of war largely male activity, exhorts women to fight too re-masculinization of society during times of war. George patton: war gives purpose to life, energizes societies and fosters communal spirit. Culture molds males into warriors manhood qualities that make good warriors. Notion that males fight wars to protect vulnerable people women and children cannot be expected to protect themselves: myth of needed protection.
