America's Gendered War- How has the USA benefited from gender in the context of initiating wars in the Middle East

Policy Analysis by Lama Hamade, Visiting Contributor

War on terror has long been occurring in the Middle East causing drastic changes in the region where gender seems to have a huge role in it. Understanding how gendered ideologies shape the war on terror and why gender is being used in the war is important to further understand that gendered ideologies are being constructed and re-emphasized for the benefit of the rich and those in power. Gender norms are being manipulated for the war on terror to never end and by that making gender equity far from being reached. Understanding the influence of gender in war makes it possible to understand the huge impact of gender where it is no longer only related to individuals, but also impacting the nation and its superiority.