Women in Policing: Feminist Perspectives on Theory and Practice

This book provides an insight into women's role within policing, their emergence and development, and offers a theoretical underpinning to explore this role. It also incorporates two empirical studies to examine police officer disciplinary offenses in three police force areas. It shows how a variety of feminist ideas and critique are of vital importance in illuminating and critiquing the place of women within this field and provides a feminist lens with which to explore these themes critically.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 108 pages
\n Publication date: 12 August 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Women's Role within Policing: An Insightful Examination

Women's role within policing has undergone a significant transformation over time, reflecting the changing societal attitudes and demands. This essay aims to provide an insightful examination of women's emergence and development in the field, offering a theoretical underpinning to explore this role, as well as incorporating two empirical studies.

The first empirical study reassesses the lived experiences of female officers, shedding light on the challenges, barriers, and opportunities they face in their work. Through in-depth interviews and surveys, this study seeks to understand the unique experiences of women in policing and their contributions to the profession.

The second empirical study is based on Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to examine police officer disciplinary offences in three police force areas. This study aims to identify patterns and trends in disciplinary offences committed by male and female officers, as well as to assess the factors that contribute to these offences.

By examining these empirical studies, this essay demonstrates how a variety of feminist ideas and critique are of vital importance in illuminating and critiquing the place of women within this field. It provides a feminist lens with which to explore these themes critically, challenging traditional notions of gender roles and power dynamics in policing.

Furthermore, the essay examines the re-emergence of these ideas about women in current women and policing literature. It explores the ways in which feminist scholars and activists have responded to the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing landscape of women in policing, and it examines the implications of these responses for the future of the profession.

In conclusion, women's role within policing has evolved significantly over time, and it is essential to continue to examine and critique this role to ensure that it is inclusive, equitable, and representative of the diverse communities it serves. By incorporating feminist ideas and critique, we can work towards creating a more just and equitable policing system that values the contributions of all officers, regardless of gender.

\n Weight: 282g\n
Dimension: 143 x 222 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367701826\n \n