Homosexuals and the military establishment

Major arguments regarding dropping the military ban against known homosexuals are wrapped around the importance of developing a metaphor that would show that the group's experiences are the same as that of other groups such as women and ethnic groups. These metaphors and their implications for...

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Published in:Society (New Brunswick) 1993-11, Vol.31 (1), p.13-21
Main Author: Butler, John Sibley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed Forces
Bans
Blacks
Culture
Discrimination
Gays & lesbians
Homosexuality
Metaphor
Military
Military Service
Racism
Sociology
United States
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Summary:Major arguments regarding dropping the military ban against known homosexuals are wrapped around the importance of developing a metaphor that would show that the group's experiences are the same as that of other groups such as women and ethnic groups. These metaphors and their implications for homosexuals serving in the military are discussed.
ISSN:0147-2011
1936-4725
DOI:10.1007/BF02693379