Thriving in an all-boys club
Subtitle: female police and their fight for equality
By: Cara Rabe-Hemp
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781442274297
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Sex discrimination against women; Police administration; Policewomen
Description: In 1845, women entered the career of policing, and ever since it's been an evolving history for them. There are countless stories of women shaping this career, adding particular gifts and abilities to the profession. There are, also, countless stories of their struggles to fit in and survive in this "all-boys club." Thriving in an All Boys Club: Female Police and Their Fight for Equality examines one of the most debated issues surrounding female police officers - their ability to find acceptance in the male subculture. Through the stories of women who joined policing in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, readers learn that women's acceptance in policing is complex and officer's experiences are wide-ranging. Stories of resistance and harassment by colleagues, the glass ceiling in promotion, and gender specific obstacles related to pregnancy and childcare are common. Their stories show a strong sense of determination and perseverance to perform the duties of police officers. --Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-201) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The history of women in policing: matrons to patrol officers; title: 1. Girls, why do you want to be police officers when you grow up?; title: 2. Becoming a police officer; title: 3. Changing the gender of policing; title: 4. Facing the intimidations of harassment and discrimination; title: 5. The dangers of the beat; title: 6. Community policing; title: 7. Pathways and entering police work; title: 8. Gaining acceptance and culture shock; title: 9. Making rank: glass ceiling or excalator?; title: 10. Doing policing differently?; title: 11. Women's work; title: 12. Motherhood; title: 13. Work and life balance; title: Conclusion: The current status of women police and future directions.