Sexism and the War SystemThis work integrates feminist scholarship with peace research to draw attention to the fundamental relationship between sexism and militarism. The author sees an unhealthy imbalance of male principles in modern society, leading to war, aggression, greed, and other embodiments of masculinity. |
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| Title | Sexism and the War System Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution |
| Author | Betty A. Reardon |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Syracuse University Press, 1996 |
| ISBN | 0815603487, 9780815603481 |
| Length | 128 pages |
| Subjects | › Political Science / Peace Social Science / Gender Studies |
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