Women feel pressured to adhere to masculine norms of policing

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Women feel pressured to adhere to 'masculine norms of policing'

Academic research published recently has suggested that women in policing continue "to face cultural and structural barriers" during their career paths.

Date - 19th July 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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Access to senior ranks is “dependent upon engaging in traditional behaviours” which include the long-hours culture and ensuring family does not reduce work capacity,according to academic research. The paper, published in Police Practice...

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