Women in War, Lessons from History
With combat arms jobs newly opened to women, MWI Non-Resident Fellow Max Brooks argues that the cultural narrative about women in combat needs to change—and that Hollywood should play a role.
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Max Brooks | 11.01.16
With combat arms jobs newly opened to women, MWI Non-Resident Fellow Max Brooks argues that the cultural narrative about women in combat needs to change—and that Hollywood should play a role.
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 10.12.16
In an op-ed for the L.A. Times, MWI’s Maj. John Spencer explains why so few women have signed up for combat arms branches — and how more can be encouraged to do so.
Read MoreNolan Lasiter | 01.25.16
Major Nolan Lasiter argues the Army should focus on its lack of readiness, not all the hoopla about women in combat, sexual harassment, transgender rights, gay rights and all of the other societal issues we face today in the military.
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 01.11.16
The Modern War Institute’s Major John Spencer encourages women to accept the challenges and...
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