Accession Number:

ADA235765

Title:

The Role of Women in the Soviet Armed Forces

Descriptive Note:

Study project

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Diguglielmo, Tina

Report Date:

1991-04-15

Pagination or Media Count:

58.0

Abstract:

Most Sovietologists agree that the Soviet Union is in a state of confusion and transition. Todays predictions will most certainly change tomorrow. Differences in philosophy exist in viewing the role of women in Soviet society, and more specifically, the role of women in the Soviet military. There are those who believe that the role of women was a planned, ideologically based decision. However, there are others who believe that the role of women in the Soviet Union and the Soviet military is totally a practical matter, directed by the exigencies of Soviet history. This paper discusses the role of women in the Soviet armed forces and projects this role into the future. The review is accomplished by first looking at women in the Soviet military force from a historical perspective, followed by their role in Soviet society. These areas, coupled with the current involvement of women in the Soviet military, provide the basis from which to project the future role of women in the Soviet armed forces.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• DECISION MAKING
• WOMEN
• HISTORY
• USSR
• SOCIETIES

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE