I Wanted to Become a Manly Man

Story Military service is embedded in Israel as a natural part of the course of life, and the combat fighter is perceived as an ideal. Military service is perceived by boys who are about to enlist as the central component in shaping the mental and physical structure in their growing process. But does the motivation for military services, expectations and the desire to serve in combat units also have an impact on shaping their masculinity? Is military masculinity already in the process of preparation? And what are the ingredients in building the masculine structure? And does the army have an interest in maintaining a direct connection between motivation and combat services in the process of shaping military masculinity? Part One out of Two. Click here to watch part 2 Language:  Hebrew Subtitles:  English