militarized masculinities are sites where boundary lines are drawn – “one between good guys and bad guys and the other separating what we can look at from what we can’t”

“peacekeeping” over “peacemaking” in Afghanistan (the poll defined peacemaking as distinct from traditional peacekeeping because it involves combat).

white masculinity and perpetuated narratives of saving "brown women" in need of salvation.

Female soldiers were depicted as tough but tender, exhibiting masculine qualities while helping others.

combat activities would make Canada more respected and taken seriously by other countries.

believed that projecting warrior masculinity would enhance Canada's reputation internationally.

"warrior creep," which refers to the spread of the warrior culture into non-combat roles and environments.

The peacekeeping model emphasizes traits like impartiality, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy, which are sometimes seen as feminized and can lead to frustration among peacekeepers who feel they cannot prove their masculinity.

archetype obscures the violence and imperialism of war.

role of gender in legitimizing violence in the Global War on Terror.