an overview of the explanations why women do not rise through the ranks of police organizations.
an overview of the explanations why women do not rise through the ranks of police organizations.
Discussion: Promotion of Female Police Officers
In the literature review section, the attached Morabito and Shelley article provides an overview of the explanations why women do not rise through the ranks of police organizations.
– What are these main constraints deterring female officers from advancement?
– Based on your own experience, do you believe that these factors are different from the obstacles to promotion women face in other kind of (non-police) organizations? Why?
Your initial response should be at least 200 words in length; responses to at least two other students’ postings should be around 50 words (each)
student #1 response
What are these main constraints deterring female officers from advancement?
The primary constraint that only helps female officers advance in law enforcement is decades of generations and discrimination against women in leadership. This is called the leaking pipeline. Another thing is that the hiring and retention of women need to catch up, which reduces the likelihood of women advancing. CAT also gives insight into how people can process why women are not growing. Some positions in law enforcement are often hidden and even denied from women, so there is nothing they can do even to reach the position. Also, the promotion narrative is to work hard and gain notice from the senior officers, which will lead to your promotion. Still, only men benefit from the patriarchy in this system. Men are considered tough enough to do the hard work, are considered good colleagues and partners, and are accessible mentors. These beliefs add to the fact that female officers cannot advance (Shelley, 2018).
Based on your own experience, do you believe that these factors are different from the obstacles to promotion women face in other kind of (non-police) organizations? Why?
No, these conditions apply no matter where women and men work together. Women are seen as less than in the workplace because they are “emotional” and “can’t get the job done” that is why the argument that “there has never been a female president” is always said. Women are not trusted in the workplace, and these obstacles apply anywhere. But, with a female officer in charge, things are better; it has been proven before in other departments. An article by Forbes said, “Scientific studies have consistently shown that on most of the critical traits that make leaders more effective, women tend to outperform men. For example, humility, self-awareness, self-control, moral sensitivity, social skills, emotional intelligence, kindness, and a prosocial and moral orientation are all more likely to be found in women than men”(Premuzic, 2021). Women are much better at leading a group of people than men, and studies have shown that, but women can’t get promotions and be leaders because men will always be promoted first.
student #2 response
After reading the article “Constrained Agency Theory and Leadership: A New Perspective to Understand How Female Police Officers Overcome the Structural and Social Impediments to Promotion”, I was truly overwhelmed and discouraged by the amount of politics that go on within law enforcement agencies, and the constant discrimination and unfair treatment female officers experience while serving in this capacity. Some basic constraints that deter females from advancement in law enforcement can be media portrayals, and role models. The more high ranked females in the media and tv-shows, the more that women feel empowered to go after these promotions and seek advancement because they see it portrayed within society as an option in their career. Additionally, high-ranking female role models within law enforcement are another constraint, if there is a lack of females in these roles to model and encourage women in lower ranks, than those women will not feel it is possible for them to advance within the agency. Secondly, another additional constraint that is deterring female officers from advancement is family life and gender roles. As the one officer had mentioned, when she was promoted to Sergeant she knew this would be the “best time” career wise to have her children because it would not noticeably impact her ability to advance. These conditions and gender expectations for females to be good mothers and take care of their children, or prioritize their career only are what makes it hard for females to find balance and consider promotions.
Based on my own experience, I believe some of these factors are similar to obstacles other women face in promoting within other (non-police) agencies, but I also think some of these factors are different than what other women in (non-police) agencies might experience. For example, lacking female employees in media, and role models most definitely would probably play a factor in whether a female in any career went looking to promote. However, family and gender roles might not be such a contributing factor in (non-police) agencies or non-male dominated professions and might be seen as something to celebrate in say the medical field when compared to law enforcement or military careers.
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