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Gender and Race in the Army Nurse Corps: Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History

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Nursing Civil Rights: Gender and Race in the Army Nurse Corps (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)

by Max Haiven

4.4 out of 5

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The Army Nurse Corps (ANC) was established in 1901 as a permanent, professional nursing corps in the United States Army. During World War II, the ANC expanded rapidly, and by the end of the war, there were over 50,000 women serving in the ANC.

The experiences of women in the ANC were shaped by both their gender and their race. Women were often seen as less capable than men, and they were often assigned to less desirable jobs. Additionally, women of color faced additional discrimination and racism.

Despite these challenges, women in the ANC made significant contributions to the war effort. They provided essential medical care to soldiers, and they helped to break down barriers to women's participation in the military.

Gender and the ANC

The ANC was a gendered institution, and women's experiences in the ANC were shaped by the ways in which they were seen as women.

Women were often seen as less capable than men, and this perception was reflected in the way they were treated in the ANC. Women were often assigned to less desirable jobs, and they were often paid less than men.

Additionally, women were often subjected to sexual harassment and assault. This was a serious problem in the ANC, and it often made it difficult for women to serve effectively.

Race and the ANC

The ANC was also a racialized institution, and women of color faced additional discrimination and racism.

Women of color were often assigned to the most menial jobs, and they were often paid less than white women. Additionally, they were often subjected to racial slurs and discrimination.

Despite these challenges, women of color in the ANC made significant contributions to the war effort. They provided essential medical care to soldiers, and they helped to break down barriers to racial equality in the military.

The experiences of women in the ANC during World War II were shaped by both their gender and their race. Women were often seen as less capable than men, and they were often assigned to less desirable jobs. Additionally, women of color faced additional discrimination and racism.

Nursing Civil Rights: Gender and Race in the Army Nurse Corps (Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History)

by Max Haiven

4.4 out of 5