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Rights & Fights: Sexual Orientation and Military Effectiveness.

Authors :
Barkawi, Tarak
Dandeker, Christopher
Wells-Petry, Melissa
Kier, Elizabeth
Source :
International Security. Summer99, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p181. 21p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Focuses on the issue of homosexuals serving in the United States military. Question of whether open integration of gays and lesbians would disrupt combat effectiveness or unit cohesion while simultaneously advancing civil rights; The historical and social structural context within which military personnel policy evolves; The Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy; Differences between civilian and military organizations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01622889
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Security
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2539070
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1162/016228899560095