Minorities in Policing

Paper Summary:

The history of the police force is interesting and varied. In particular, it looks at how the paradigms associated with the force, as well as factors of social development and diversity, have made it a particularly difficult field for minority groups such as women, African-Americans, and Hispanics to find and maintain careers. It explores how, over the years, law enforcement agencies have discriminated against racial minorities in the same way as against women and looks at the challenges posed by the 21st century.

Outline
Historical Use of Minorities in the Police Force
Challenges of Minority Groups on the Force
Work Performance
Meeting the Challenge

From the Paper:

"The greatest challenge faced by women, African Americans and Hispanics joining the police force is the attitude of white male officers towards them. Women for example are seen as weak and somewhat inadequate to handle many of the duties required of an officer. This is then one of the reasons why these groups are somewhat reluctant to apply for jobs on the police force. Some women for example may believe that police work is indeed mostly physical, and that a woman would indeed fail to measure up to the requirements. More realistically perhaps, others may feel that the limited promotion and recruitment opportunities offered to women are an obstacle that they are not willing to attempt to overcome."

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