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A 5 page overview of women in law enforcement. Points out that some women have succeeded in law enforcement careers but almost inevitably they acknowledge the existence of sexual discrimination. Concludes that many times women feel that they have to simply deal with discrimination in order to keep their jobs. Suggests that much more than women's moral is at stake in the issue of sexual discrimination. Recommends methods for improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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rely more on verbal skills than on violence in dealing other people and inflammatory situations (Spillar, 1992). Their superior communications skills, complemented by excellent field tactics, initiative and self
confidence makes women ideally suited for most law enforcement activities (McDowell, 1992). Resistance
to Women Unfortunately, however, women who try to make entry or to gain promotion in law enforcement and many other male-dominated fields often
meet with harsh resistance or even violent restraint. Whether or not men and women are treated equally in the United States is a hotly debated issue, one which although
difficult to actually quantify can be answered with a resounding yes. This is particularly true when a woman tries to enter an occupation in which men have typically dominated
such as law enforcement. Most often they encounter doubts about their size and strength and how they would be able to physically handle a, what is assumed by many
to be a physically demanding, law enforcement position. In rebuttal to this view, Grennan observes:
"Police officials and the public have speculated that because women lacked the physical stature and body strength of male officers a female officer may be more inclined to use
a firearm than her male counterpart. This research indicates that this belief is incorrect. Women police officers ... lack a need to project the macho image that seems
to be inherent in the personality of most male officers. The female officer, with her less aggressive personality, is more likely to calm a potentially violent situation and avoid
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