Women, the Military, and Academe: Navigating the Family Track in an Up or Out System

Academia, the military, and the family are greedy institutions that make total claims on women while vying for their unwavering commitment. This comparative analysis examines the sacrifices that women in the military and academe make in the quest toward promotion and tenure, offers solutions that mi...

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Published in:Administration & society 2009-07, Vol.41 (4), p.391-422
Main Author: Harris, G.L.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Commitments
Comparative analysis
Military personnel
Studies
Women
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Summary:Academia, the military, and the family are greedy institutions that make total claims on women while vying for their unwavering commitment. This comparative analysis examines the sacrifices that women in the military and academe make in the quest toward promotion and tenure, offers solutions that might prove to be mutually beneficial to all involved, and points to the potential implications for public management and future research.
ISSN:0095-3997
1552-3039
DOI:10.1177/0095399709338026