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Author:

Goldsmith, Connie, 1945- author

Title:

Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots / Connie Goldsmith

Publisher:

Twenty-First Century Books,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Subject:

United States--Women--Women--Young adult literature
United States--Women--Women--Young Adult Literature--Young Adult Literature
Women soldiers--Young Adult Literature--Young Adult Literature
Women soldiers--United States--Social conditions--young adult literature
Women soldiers--Crimes against--United States--Young Adult literature
Sexual harassment in the military--United States--Young Adult literature
Women in combat--United States--Young Adult literature
Young adult nonfiction.
Biographies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-114) and index

Contents:

Women at war -- One hundred years of service -- A look at the military -- Welcome to the military -- Women's work -- Sexual harassment and assault -- Invisible veterans -- Success after service -- Timeline of historic advances for women in the military

Summary:

"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness."--Provided by publisher

ISBN:

1541528123
9781541528123

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1041227735

Locations:

ZUPD675 -- Onawa Public Library (Onawa)

PZPA094 -- Plainfield Public Library (Plainfield)