Sample Essay: “How to Effectively Recruit and Retain Women in the Army”
Chapter 1: Introduction
Problem Statement. The role of women in armed forces cannot be underestimated. As Mertus (2008)1observed, numerous researches that have been conducted on military issues indicate that women do not only perform well as members of the armed forces but also enhance the cohesion within the force. Many countries have realized the importance of formulating policies that would increasingly incorporate women in the military. For instance, during the Vietnam War period that ended in 1975, the women in U.S. military constituted only two percent of the country’s entire military personnel. This percentage was increased to 14% by the end of 19982. Similar changes have been witnessed in Norway where deliberate... Read more