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Women in the IDF

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As the war in Gaza winds down, and the country prepares to return to “normal life” (though without Gilad Shalit home, it’s not really “normal”) I would like to note another side of the war: the role of women in the IDF. These women soldiers and officers are rarely seen, their roles are often invisible and ignored as the country
continues to refer to “the boys” on the front, and of course, there are still certain roles that women so far are not allowed to fill, such as infantry. Nonetheless, women have made some remarkable contributions in this war – not just as spokespeople and public negotiators but as pilots, navigators, and more.

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Elana Sztokman

Elana Sztokman

Elana Sztokman

Dr. Elana Maryles Sztokman is a feminist thought-leader, anthropologist, and writer whose research and ideas help shape a vision for a compassionate society. She has published five books on gender in society, and today helps women amplify their own voices and find their power through Lioness Books and Media. She coaches women through the writing process, edits, and ghost-writes women's books, and publishes women's writing through Lioness. She also speaks and consults with groups and organizations around the world on gender issues and women's experiences in the world.
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