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Symbolism of the US battlefield cross: how boots, rifles, and helmets reinforce masculinity

This paper explores the unconscious symbolism of the battlefield cross memorial, which is comprised of combat boots and a rifle, often with dog tags attached, topped by a helmet. While the memorial's manifest function is to provide solace, build solidarity, and convey respect for patriotic sacr...

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Autor principal: Dundes, Lauren
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10188940/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37207022
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2023.1148204