by Stacy Fowler (Author), Deborah A. Deacon (Author)
From silents of the early American motion picture era through 21st century films, this book offers a decade-by-decade examination of portrayals of women in the military. The full range of genres is explored, along with films created by today's military women about their experiences. Laws regarding women in the service are analyzed, along with discussion of the challenges they have faced in the push for full participation and of the changing societal attitudes through the years.
Author Biography
Stacy Fowler is an associate professor and technical services librarian at St. Mary's University Law Library in San Antonio. Her scholarly interests include laws affecting women in the military and gender inequity in Hollywood. Deborah A. Deacon is an art historian and retired U.S. Navy commander who resides in Arizona. She has curated exhibitions on women's textiles and war, photography and Japanese anime and manga.