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Sexism in the police force
Sexism in the Police Force
By: Jessie Salazar
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We often neglect the idea of women, even in a respectful unit of force, to be sexually harassed and looked down on.
Media Analysis
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Many say that they had learned to adjust to their male counterparts, or expected it to come with the job.
But when one female police officer messes up (or says something) then all the females there are to blame.
And then when one female officer does well at her job then she becomes “accepted” by her male counterparts- but not all females.
// Results //
However, the conviction rates have decreased. Despite the almost 10% jump in reports between 2016 and 2017, conviction rates have decreased from 4.2 percent to 4 percent during the same time period and convictions dropped from 413 in 2015 to 281 last year, according to SWAN.
“It’s partly because of the gender ratio, more men in the working environment and sexual politics, so the idea that women are encroaching into areas that men have a monopoly over.”
//Connections //
// Connections //
#1
Policiing the National Body
We should all be Feminists (TED Talk)
#2
Selling Sex for Visas
#3
Sex, Gender Through the Prism of Difference
#4
//Conclusion //
"But, women have learned to “suck it up and deal with it,” because they all knew that sexual harassment came with the job itself.'"
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"Because we often do not consider the fact that the women who help protect our city have any troubles within their own world."
// Personal Connections //
Church family member who has gone through what most female police officers go through. Me, wanting to be a police officer one day inspired me to talk about this