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October 5, 2025Armed Forces & SocietyOpen Access

Gender on the Front Line: Representations of Female Military Personnel on Ukrainian Social Media

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NINadia IermakovNSNehemia SternUBUzi Ben‐Shalom

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Overview

Content analysis reveals gender identity construction in social media by Ukrainian female soldiers, highlighting their resilience.

Key Points

  • Female soldiers express complex identities on social media, embodying strength and femininity amidst conflict.
  • Content analysis shows that depictions of women highlight their roles as both warriors and symbols of national resilience.
  • Qualitative investigation underscores the interconnectedness of gender and national identity during wartime.
  • These representations reflect the broader cultural narratives and the plea for support in Ukraine's ongoing struggle.

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Iermakov et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e24e6fd6d66a53c2473dbehttps://doi.org/10.1177/0095327x251368805
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