Crime, Gender and Policing: The Role of Women Officers in Addressing Gender‐Based Violence in India
Journal: Systems Research and Behavioral Science
Year: 2026

ABSTRACT This study examines whether an increased presence of women in Indian police forces results in enhanced justice for victims of gender‐based crimes and improves the overall effectiveness and responsiveness of the police. It employs focus group discussions and qualitative system dynamics modelling to examine the dynamics of women in law enforcement. It identified key hypotheses and an archetype supporting social role, identity and justice theories. The findings highlight that increased fem