Women in the United States armed forces : a guide to the issues /
Darlene M. Iskra ; foreword by Vincent W. Patton III.
- Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2010.
- xvii, 195 p. ; 25 cm.
- Contemporary military, strategic, and security issues .
- Contemporary military, strategic, and security issues. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Historical overview through 1990 -- Rescinding the combat exclusion laws -- Citizenship rights, responsibilities, and women in ground combat -- Women are heroes, too -- Gender, sexuality, and harassment -- Balancing life in the military -- Epilogue -- Appendix 1. Important policy decisions, court cases, and legislation for military women -- Appendix 2. The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): articles relating to sexual harassment -- Appendix 3. Ships named for women -- Appendix 4. General and Flag Officer firsts -- Chronology.