Thriving in an All-Boys Club - Female Police and Their Fight for Equality (Hardcover)

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 officer. The potential for enduring change in the field of policing is growing as women continue to make strides in achieving high ranks, breaking down assignments barriers, and ensuring just opportunities for future generations of female police officers. Despite the struggles that women face to survive in the "all-boys club" of policing, women not only survive, most thrive in this almost exclusively male occupation.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2017
Authors:	Cara Rabe-Hemp
Dimensions:	236 x 159 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-7429-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > Police & security services Books > Law > English law > Private, property, family > Gender law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Financial, taxation, commercial, industrial law > Employment & labour law Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Sexual abuse
LSN:	1-4422-7429-8
Barcode:	9781442274297

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