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The Culture of Abuse How DADT contributes to sexual violence against women in the military today

The Culture of Abuse How DADT contributes to sexual violence against women in the military today. Esther Choi. Thesis. Case Study. Federal lawsuit filed February 15, 2011 against Department of Defense by veterans and active-duty service members. . DOD Secretary Robert M. Gates.

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The Culture of Abuse How DADT contributes to sexual violence against women in the military today

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  1. The Culture of AbuseHow DADT contributes to sexual violence against women in the military today Esther Choi

  2. Thesis

  3. Case Study Federal lawsuit filed February 15, 2011 against Department of Defense by veterans and active-duty service members. DOD Secretary Robert M. Gates Predecessor Donald Rumsfeld

  4. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy Homophobic “I can’t shoot him, he’s gorgeous!” “Why gays shouldn’t be in the military. Hysterical right wing reason #373” “Hmmm … turns out that guy was gay.” “Dang! We missed the chance to drum him out of the service!”

  5. Other scholars argue: • Sexist • Racist

  6. My Argument • Connecting the federal lawsuit and DADT policy • How homophobic stigma hurts all women in the military through lesbian baiting

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