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Peacekeeping masculinities, intersectionality, and gender equality – negotiations of military life and civilian life by Danish soldier/veteran-parents

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Pages 5-20 | Received 30 Mar 2021, Accepted 04 Jan 2022, Published online: 13 Jan 2022

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