gendered adaptations of female parole agents in California
- Categories
- Article/Artikel
- Magazine Title
- Women and Criminal Justice
- Magazine Year
- 2007
- Magazine Number
- 1/2
- Creator
- Ireland, Connie
- Creator
- Berg, Bruce
- Thesaurus
- juridische beroepen, discriminatie, attituden, stereotypering, arbeidsomstandigheden, Verenigde Staten
- Description
- This article examines gender barriers for women in parole. The study uses semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of female parole agents hired between 1960 and 2003 in California. Common themes include subjects' perceived obstacles and the limited presence of women in administrative positions.