Comparison of Women's Policies in Six International Navies
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Authors
Eitelberg, Mark J.
Aten, Kathryn J.
Smith, Michael K.
Subjects
US Navy
Women’s Policies
Gender Integration
Navy Recruiting
Navy Retention
International Defense Studies
Women’s Policies
Gender Integration
Navy Recruiting
Navy Retention
International Defense Studies
Advisors
Date of Issue
2014-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The present study compares policies, programs, and practices relating to women in six international navies. Navies from the following nations are included: the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Information is drawn from answers by representatives of the six international navies to a detailed questionnaire fielded from May through September 2014. The questionnaire covers eight topic areas: General Information; Maternity/Paternity Issues; Deployments; Assignment; Marriage; Career Path & Development; Navy Policy Development; and Other Information. Additionally, project researchers organized and advised three Master’s thesis projects at the Naval Postgraduate School; these are reported separately. Questionnaire responses are catalogued and compared in 23 tables. Results reveal a similar emphasis on family, the flexible workplace, and various initiatives to encourage the recruiting and retention of highly-qualified women. Selected “best practices” are also identified. A preliminary factors model is introduced for future use in identifying and comparing international policies and practices. Recommendations for further research include expanding the study to include more international navies, continuing to evaluate Life-Work Balance and the flexible workplace, refining the factors model for practical application, and comparing the policies of international navies on women’s equity and safety.
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Technical Report
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Department
Business & Public Policy (GSBPP)
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NPS Report Number
NPS-GSBPP-15-001
Sponsors
Office of Women’s Policy (OPNAV N134W), Chief of Naval Personnel, 701 South Courthouse Road (Bldg. 12, Rm. 3R180), Arlington, VA 22204
Funder
Chief of Naval Personnel, US Department of the Navy.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.