Document Type

Article

Major

Political Science, Philosophy

Mentor

Prof. Virginia Hettinger, Dept. of Political Science

Disciplines

American Politics | Political Science

Abstract

An exploratory study of how experiences within ROTC programs affect the career ambitions of male and female cadets. Fourteen cadets from two New England universities were interviewed and asked questions regarding experiential factors including but not limited to physical training, uniforms, and treatment by commanding officers. Air Force and Army ROTC programs are included in the study. Findings not only show how certain experiences of ROTC cadets affect their career ambition, but they also show significant differences in the treatment of female cadets compared to their male counterparts.

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