On May 19th, 2022, Jessica Cross discussed the tension that has always existed between feminists and female military members – as most feminist groups are adamantly anti-war – and explored the ramifications of leaving a vulnerable population undefended due to the implicit bias from feminist groups which ignores why women serve in the military, a bias that has left female military members venerable, with no large social movement support network and very few lobbyists to make this a legislative priority.

Active duty members are limited in the action they can take because of military regulations. While most assaults are swept under the rug of redaction, those cases that are adjudicated are often done using non-judicial punishment, with the accused not being added to any official sex offender list.

If we pay attention to military #MeToo stories, we may have to admit our “heroes”, can also be predators.

Presenter: Jessica Cross
PhD Candidate in Political Science
University of Connecticut
Political Theory Research Committee Member

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