NCJ Number
109671
Journal
Sociology and Social Research Volume: 72 Issue: 1 Dated: (October 1987) Pages: 4-6
Date Published
1987
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This paper explores the role of female police officers and how they cope with resistance, abuse, and other problems in a traditionally male occupation.
Abstract
The evidence shows that female officers do not want to become 'one of the boys,' preferring to maintain their femininity while being accepted as professional officers. (Author abstract)