The Military Separated Me; You Cannot Connect Me
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22158241 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abby Kinch (0000-0002-9784-9670), Abby K Kinch (Veterans for America, corresponding author), Jared S Lyon (Veterans for America, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 203-213 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Veterans Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2470-4768 • E-ISSN: 2470-4768 |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech Libraries (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.21061/jvs.v10i1.561 |
| OpenAlex | W4398187324 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
Amid the growing population of the term military-connected to act as an umbrella for all who have been in some manner connected to the US Military, this paper sets within Veteran Critical Theory, with support from Pragmatic Theory, an examination of the linguistic constructs within the veteran, Latin American, and LGBTQIA+ spaces. By juxtaposing these seemingly disparate ecosystems, this paper underscores the need for the veteran space to glean insights from the LGBTQIA+ community’s journey in developing an inherently inclusive and adaptable lexicon, thereby fostering an environment that more authentically mirrors the lived experiences and unique exigencies of members. The paper discusses the negative impact of the term military-connected and its conceptual misalignment with the US Department of Defense’s classification of veterans as separated while discussing the severed connection experienced by survivors. It calls for a reevaluation of the lexicon, emphasizing the importance of accurate and respectful language in addressing veterans’ unique needs and experiences
Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations
“I Just Don’t Like to Have My Car Marked”
Factors Influencing the Salience of Military/Veteran Identity Post Discharge
The evolution of LGBT labelling words
Crossed out by LatinX
Queering Methodologies
Introducing veteran critical theory
Towards a theory of linguistic pragmatics
The dynamic identity construction in English as lingua franca intercultural communication
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Military, Veteran, and Civilian Families
To Latinx or Not to Latinx
Unsung Heroes on Campus
Addressing the impact of racism on veterans of color
Identity Fusion in U.S. Military Members
Taming self-determination
Gay” or “Homosexual”? The Implications of Social Category Labels for the Structure of Mass Attitudes
Identity and interaction
Critical Theory and the Crisis of Social Theory
The Impact of Multiple Deployments and Social Support on Stress Levels of Women Married to Active Duty Servicemen
Language and Agency
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |