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Margarida Maria Rocha Bernardes1, Gertrudes Teixeira Lopes
1Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. margarbe@globo.com
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|November 6, 2007
Summary
Brazilian nurses in World War II received special treatment and visibility from military commanders. They achieved self-affirmation and respect in the male-dominated Armed Forces, a significant victory.
Area of Science:
- Social History
- Military History
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Examines the social-historical context of nurses within the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) during World War II.
- Investigates the relationship between FEB nurses and the command structures of the U.S. and Brazilian Armies.
- Utilizes Pierre Bourdieu's sociological concepts to frame the analysis.
Observation:
- Analysis is based on primary sources including two complementary photographs and reports from nine participating nurses.
- Secondary sources comprise existing literature on the subject of military nursing and World War II.
- The study focuses on the interactions and proximity between nurses and military authorities.
Findings:
- Nurses in the military milieu experienced preferential treatment from U.S. and Brazilian Army commanders.
- Brazilian nurses gained increased visibility among soldiers and in media coverage.
- The study highlights the nurses' successful struggle for respect and self-affirmation in a male-dominated environment.
Implications:
- Demonstrates how nurses navigated and gained respect within the traditionally patriarchal military structure.
- Highlights the significant achievements of nurses in asserting their professional roles during wartime.
- Provides insights into the social dynamics and gender relations within military forces during World War II.
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