Complexities of culture : understanding the identity of female veterans transitioning from military to college.

Feminist masculinities: The end of gender as we know it.

“…However, women serve less time than men and typically serve in "feminine" jobs, that is, as secretaries, nurses, and teachers. Since the late 1990s, in response to court rulings, women have been able to serve in combat roles as snipers, doctors, and pilots (Smith, 2012). However, women make up only 3% of combat forces, and the core of combatinfantry, armor, and reconnaissance units are closed to women (Sasson-Levy, Levy, & Lomsky-Feder, 2011).…”

I Never Played the 'Girl Card': Experiences and Identity Intersections of Women Student Veterans in Engineering

“…In terms of identity, women student veterans may have different experiences in college compared to men. Smith [52] found that while females may have struggled with their gender identity during the military, this struggle somewhat dissipated upon entering college. That is, women may experience less pressure to conform to a masculine-centric culture that was indicative of their military experiences, as this may no longer be pertinent during their college pursuits [53].…”