Charlotte Duval-Lantoine - The Ones We Let Down: Toxic Leadership Culture and Gender Integration in the Canadian Forces

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The Ones We Let Down

Toxic Leadership Culture and Gender Integration in the Canadian Forces

Charlotte Duval-Lantoine

Toxic Leadership Culture and Gender Integration in the Canadian Forces

CHARLOTTE DUVAL-LANTOINE

McGill-Queens University Press
Montreal & Kingston London Chicago

McGill-Queens University Press 2022

ISBN 978-0-2280-1125-5 (cloth)

ISBN 978-0-2280-1126-2 (paper)

ISBN 978-0-2280-1271-9 (ePDF)

ISBN 978-0-2280-1272-6 (ePUB)

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Title: The ones we let down : toxic leadership culture and gender integration in the Canadian Forces / Charlotte Duval-Lantoine.

Names: Duval-Lantoine, Charlotte, author.

Series: Human dimensions in foreign policy, military studies, and security studies ; 16.

Description: Series statement: Human dimensions in foreign policy, military studies, and security studies ; 16 | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: Canadiana (print) 20210387742 | Canadiana (ebook) 20210387963 | ISBN 9780228011262 (paper) | ISBN 9780228011255 (cloth) | ISBN 9780228012719 (ePDF) | ISBN 9780228012726 (EPUB)

Subjects: LCSH: Canada. Canadian Armed ForcesWomenHistory20th century. | LCSH: Women and the militaryCanadaHistory20th century. | LCSH: Sexual harassment in the militaryCanadaHistory20th century.

Classification: LCC UB419.C2 D88 2022 | DDC 355.00820971dc23

This book was typeset by True to Type in 10.5/13 Sabon

To all of those that came along the way

It takes a village. Aphorisms tend to be banal, for they reveal some simple, self-evident truths. Yet, their simplicity can be useful. It takes a village truly represents how this book came to be. It all started with Dr Allan English, who motivated me and steered me in the direction of this research project. He is also the person who offered me constant support and introduced me to the people who would become dear friends and integral parts of my writing adventure. It is thanks to Dr English that I developed a dear friendship with Dr Robert Engen, who generously provided the funding to publish this book, Dr Claire Cookson-Hills, and their daughter Posy; Dr-to-be Pete Rayls, Susan Rayls, and Emily; and Dr Robert Martyn. They have brought me joy, encouragement, and friendships that I cherish every day. They fed my curiosity, my will to learn, and my longing for a community. Thanks to this group I met Rosemary Park and Dr Karen Davis, without whom I would not have gained access to some of the most critical documents on gender integration.

Part of this village is Stone Yun, Jin Lee, Saahil Hamayun, Sydney Sebro, and my cousin Alice Leclercq. They have been there for me at the most difficult times of my life, and having them creating the space to vent and reminding me when I would get stuck in my head has been invaluable. Brandon Hillier and Kevin Shen, who have read my manuscript just to help me ensure my work was accessible to most, deserve special mention as well.

I would be remiss if I did not thank Dr Stefanie von Hlatky and Caroline Leprince. From our days at Women in International Security (WIIS) Canada onward, you have been both mentors and sources of inspiration. Caroline, I am thankful that what was a (semi)-professional relationship became such a wonderful friendship. Stefanie, I am beyond grateful for the continued opportunities.