Tag Archives: military

“Mom in Chief” is a Choice

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Dr. Bucher

Years ago, as a young graduate student, I decided to write my master’s thesis on women, their attitudes toward birth control, and the interrelationship among their attitudes toward Women’s Liberation and their birth control behavior. As part of this study, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birth control, black feminists, choice, college curriculum, family, feminism, fitness, Michelle Obama, military, mom in chief, motherhood, wellness, white feminists, women's liberation movement | 1 Comment

Female Assaults in War Zones – Where’s The Uproar and Leadership?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Dr. Bucher

Friendly fire in Afghanistan has taken a tremendous toll on our troops, psychologically, emotionally, and physically. The same could be said of another form of assault coming from within our own troops. According to a report recently released by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Afghanistan, Department of Veterans Affairs, ethics, female service members, friendly fire, Iraq, leadership, military, military leadership, service academies, sexist culture, sexual assault, sexual harassment, Veterans Administration survey on female assaults, war zones | 1 Comment

10 Years Later A Teachable Moment

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

9/11 presents teachers, parents, and communities with an important opportunity. How can we engage youth, many of whom know very little if anything about this event? For starters, explaining 9/11 to a younger generation can focus on a wide range … Continue reading →

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Exceptionalism, or Ethnocentrism?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

President Obama has been taking a lot of heat for his comments, a good while ago, on the subject of American exceptionalism. In an interview, he was asked if he subscribed to “the school of American exceptionalism that sees America … Continue reading →

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It’s About Duty, Not Sexual Orientation

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

This past summer, a survey was sent to active-duty and reserve troops asking about “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The findings and recommendations, some 370 pages long, will be released next month. However, a few tidbits have been leaked. Namely, more … Continue reading →

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