| ID | 119063 |
| Title Proper | Power of gendered stereotypes in the US marine corps |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Archer, Emerald M |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Gendered stereotypes in the US military context often result in the creation of barriers for women. Constant confrontation with these barriers may negatively impact a servicewoman's career. The author argues that gendered stereotypes in the US Marine Corps (USMC) have the potential to undermine a female Marine's performance, and sometimes the performance of others around her. Through the application of ethnographic content analysis to thirty-five in-depth interviews (seventeen female and eighteen male Marines), this article investigates the possible consequences of gendered stereotypes in the USMC. Four themes regarding the origination, socialization, and reinforcement of gender-role stereotypes in the USMC emerge through the interview process. Findings suggest gender-role stereotypes influence (1) the perceived abilities of female Marines, (2) the initial socialization of Marines, (3) camaraderie and opportunities for female Marine mentorship, and (4) a culture of double standards. The aforementioned themes are compared to findings in the literature and implications for camaraderie, shared sense of mission, and leadership are discussed. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 39, No.2; Apr 2013: p.359-391 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 39, No.2; Apr 2013: p.359-391 |
| Key Words | Marine Corps ; Stereotypes ; Performance ; Content Analysis |