The myth of protection:
Correct answer: D. All of the options given are correct
- A. Characterizes men as protectors and women as protected
- B. Is used to justify and shape national security policies
- C. Has been challenged by changing gender roles in contemporary warfare
- D. All of the options given are correct
Explanation
The myth of protection presents men or the state as protectors and women as dependent subjects, and it helps legitimize national security policies. Feminist analysis challenges it by showing women’s changing and active roles in warfare and security.
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