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Institute for Veterans and Military Families

2016

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Research Brief: "Race Relations Within The Us Military", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2016

Research Brief: "Race Relations Within The Us Military", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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This research examines minority representation within the military, as well as analyzing racial bias incidents and institutional racism within the system. The study found that minority service members deployed in discriminatory environments were at an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, and that new policies should review systems for filing racial discrimination complaints. For future research in this field, studies should include more research to identify the means by which discrimination occurs and might be reduced.