Description/Abstract
This research review covers a paper which critiques the term “military-connected” for inadequately representing veterans, survivors, and caregivers, and advocates for more precise terminology that reflects their distinct identities. By employing Veteran Critical Theory and Pragmatic Theory, the study highlights how current labels fail to capture the unique experiences and needs of these groups. The authors recommend refining language in both support services and policy to better address these individuals' specific challenges and suggest further research to explore the impact of accurate terminology.
Original Citation
Kinch, A., & Lyon, J. (2024). The Military Separated Me; You Cannot Connect Me. Journal of Veteran Studies, 10(1), 203-213. DOI: 10.21061/jvs.v10i1.561
Document Type
Brief
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
2 pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Veteran critical theory, Pragmatic theory, LGBTQIA, Identity, Queer theory, Military-connected, Inclusive
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
2024
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, "The Military Separated Me; You Cannot Connect Me" (2024). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 467.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/467
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
