Helena Carreiras es profesora e investigadora especializada en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales. Su trabajo profundiza en complejas cuestiones sociales, ofreciendo perspectivas críticas y profundidad analítica. Aborda su investigación con una rigurosa perspectiva académica, contribuyendo significativamente a la comprensión de las dinámicas sociales contemporáneas.
Women in the military and their relationship with war often provoke controversial reactions that reveal entrenched stereotypes and cultural values central to many societies. This is the first comparative, cross-national study of the participation of women in the armed forces of NATO countries.
Women in the Armed Forces of Western Democracies
The book explores the participation of women in NATO armed forces, highlighting the complex relationship between gender, military roles, and societal perceptions of war. It provides a comparative analysis across various countries, revealing entrenched stereotypes and cultural values that shape reactions to women in the military. Through this examination, it addresses the broader implications of gender dynamics within armed forces and the evolving role of women in combat situations.