scholarly journals Women police leaders in Europe: A tale of prejudice and patronage

2020 ◽  
pp. 147737082093186
Author(s):  
Marisa Silvestri ◽  
Stephen Tong
Keyword(s):  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Police Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Strong Basis ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Police Organizations ◽  
Women Police ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
The Ideal

This article provides rich and unique insights into the experiences of women police leaders across seven European regions. Drawing on interview data, it presents accounts of women’s experiences in policing and identifies informal and formal barriers to their advancement in European police organizations. Women police leaders report high levels of gender discrimination, obstruction and prejudice over the course of their careers. We argue that there are a number of subjective and informal criteria of ‘acceptability’ that shape women’s experiences of promotion and that informal patronage is a strong basis from which strategic appointments are made within European police systems. The article makes sense of the ways in which informal aspects of career progression function alongside formal promotion criteria to preserve men as the ‘ideal’ candidates for police leadership positions, resulting in a preference for other men and the exclusion of women. The relevance of these findings is key to informing the future selection and development of police leaders in an increasingly complex police landscape.

scholarly journals Dispositions that matter: Investigating criminalized women’s resettlement through their (trans)carceral habitus

2021 ◽  
pp. 174889582110173
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Health Safety ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Theoretical Innovation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Feminist Work

Whether prisoner resettlement is framed in terms of public health, safety, economic prudence, recidivism, social justice, or humanitarianism, it is difficult to overstate its importance. This article investigates women’s experiences exiting prison in Canada to deepen understandings of post-carceral trajectories and their implications. It combines feminist work on transcarceration and Bourdieusian theory with qualitative research undertaken in Canada to propose the (trans)carceral habitus as a theoretical innovation. This research illuminates the continuity of criminalized women’s marginalization before and beyond their imprisonment, the embodied nature of these experiences, and the adaptive dispositions that they have demonstrated and depended on throughout their lives. In doing so, this article extends criminological work on carceral habitus which has rarely considered the experiences of women. Implications for resettlement are discussed by tracing the impact of criminalized women’s (trans)carceral habitus (i.e. distrust, skepticism, vigilance about their environments and relationships) on their willingness to access support and services offered by resettlement organizations.

‘You don’t look autistic’: A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences of being the ‘autistic other’

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132199372
Author(s):  
Kate Seers ◽  
Rachel C Hogg
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Social Expectations ◽  
Autism Spectrum Condition ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Spectrum Condition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experiences Of Women

There is currently a paucity of literature exploring the experiences of women on the autism spectrum. It is imperative research is conducted to capture the experiences of women on the autism spectrum and ensure appropriate support is provided to this cohort. Drawing upon a social constructionist framework, this qualitative research study sought to understand how psychological and socio-cultural constructions of autism spectrum condition and gender influence the well-being of women on the autism spectrum. Eight participants engaged in a semi-structured interview, with thematic analysis conducted to demonstrate the impact of gender roles and social expectations on the women’s identity and autism spectrum condition expression. The research highlighted the changing understandings of autism spectrum condition across a woman’s lifespan and the process and impact of resisting hegemonic autism spectrum condition categorisation. The findings demonstrate that social constructions of gender and stereotypical understandings of autism spectrum condition, which prioritise a deficit, medical model, have significant consequences for women’s well-being and subjectivity. The women experienced challenging formative years, but with diagnosis and the evolution and acceptance of their identities, they were able to resist negative narratives of autism spectrum condition, embrace their strengths and develop adaptive coping strategies. It is hoped this article generates insights for societal and clinical recognition to better support women on the autism spectrum. Lay abstract Most autism spectrum condition research addresses the neurological and biological causes of autism spectrum condition, focusing upon deficits associated with autism spectrum condition and behavioural interventions designed to minimise these deficits. Little is known about the lived experiences of adult women on the autism spectrum and how they navigate social expectations around gender, autism spectrum condition and gendered understandings of autism spectrum condition. The lived experiences of eight women on the AS will be shared here, with attention to how gendered expectations influence women’s experiences of autism spectrum condition, their sense of self and well-being. Findings showed these women struggled to reconcile the expectations of others, particularly early in life. The women had difficultly conforming to stereotypical ideals of femininity, yet as they aged, they felt less need to conform, valuing their unique style and behaviours. The women also rejected deficit-oriented descriptions of autism spectrum condition generated by the medical community, preferring to focus on their strengths and unique characteristics. It is hoped this article helps psychologists and the wider community to understand and meet the needs of women on the AS.

scholarly journals Neglected bodily senses in women living with vertebral fracture: a focus group study

Rheumatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Drew ◽  
Emma Clark ◽  
Usama Al-Sari ◽  
Andrew Moore ◽  
Rachael Gooberman-Hill
Keyword(s):  
Vertebral Fracture ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Spinal Radiograph ◽  
Qualitative Focus Groups ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Abstract Objective Older women are at particular risk of osteoporosis. Among women with osteoporosis, fractures of the vertebra (vertebral fracture) are common, hard to detect and associated with risk of further fracture. Identifying vertebral fracture in a timely manner allows instigation of preventive measures to reduce the risk of further fracture. Although detection of vertebral fracture requires spinal radiograph, many women do not receive referral. To begin development of a screening tool to identify women in need of referral we undertook a qualitative study to characterize women’s experiences of vertebral fracture, using Eccleston’s ‘Ten Neglected Bodily Senses’. Methods Four qualitative focus groups were conducted with women who had been diagnosed with vertebral fracture (n = 19, age 60–91 years). Data were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically using the ‘Ten Neglected Bodily Senses’. Results Women’s experiences of vertebral fractures related to seven senses: pain, movement, fatigue, balance, pressure, appetite and breathing. Pain was the dominant sense and all participants explained how pain increased with activity, reaching a crescendo, and described strategies to minimize this disruption. Most participants had become physically shorter, making some feel ‘squashed’, putting pressure on other body parts. Some described appetite loss or a sense of restricted breathing. Participants experienced a sense of being ‘pulled’ forwards, impacting on balance and exacerbating fear of falling. Conclusion The study found senses that have not been previously described in the experiences of women with vertebral fracture. These will be used to inform the design of a new screening tool for use in primary care.

A case study of the experiences of women leaders in senior leadership positions in the education district offices

2020 ◽  
pp. 174114322094032
Author(s):  
Kishan N Bodalina ◽  
Raj Mestry
Keyword(s):  
Women Leaders ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Senior Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Cultural Traditions ◽  
Feminist Theories ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
District Offices

This research was inspired by two critical factors relating to women leaders in senior positions in education district offices. Firstly, women leaders are continually plagued with stereotyping, and secondly, women are repeatedly undermined by male colleagues. Although the South African Constitution and other related legislation prohibits any form of gender discrimination, inequalities and injustices against women still prevail. Women are subjected to a false notion that they lack the resilience and experience desired when faced with hard-hitting or threatening situations. The primary focus of this study was to explore the experiences of women leaders in senior positions in the Gauteng East Education District office. To underpin this study, intersectionality and feminist theories were selected. Using a qualitative case study, one of the main findings of this study revealed that women in senior leadership positions in education districts persistently struggled to balance their work and family life amidst rooted patriarchal systems and cultural traditions. These women primarily lacked the aspiration to apply for senior leadership positions, but through formal mentorship, dedication and resilience took up senior leadership positions in education district offices.

scholarly journals Women’s experiences of self-administration of misoprostol at home as part of early medical abortion: a qualitative evaluation

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjsrh-2020-200661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeni Harden ◽  
Julie Ancian ◽  
Sharon Cameron ◽  
Nicola Boydell
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Medical Abortion ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
At Home

BackgroundBetween 2017 and 2019, legislation was introduced in the UK that approved the home as a place for self-administration of misoprostol for early medical abortion. While research has shown that early medical abortion at home is as safe as in a clinical setting, women’s experiences in the UK in the light of this change have not yet been investigated. This qualitative research explored the experiences of women in one region of Scotland, UK who accessed early medical abortion with home self-administration of misoprostol.MethodsQualitative interviews were conducted with 20 women who had recently undergone early medical abortion (≤69 days' gestation) with home self-administration of misoprostol. The data were analysed thematically using an approach informed by the Framework analytic approach.ResultsWomen appreciated the flexibility that home administration of misoprostol offered, including the opportunity to control the timing of the abortion. This was particularly important for women who sought not to disclose the abortion to others. Most women valued being in the comfort and privacy of the home when preparing for self-administration, although a small number highlighted some concerns about being at home. Most women reported that self-administration of misoprostol was straightforward; however, some expressed concerns around assessing whether their experiences were ‘normal’.ConclusionsWomen welcomed the opportunity for home self-administration of misoprostol. To further improve women’s early medical abortion experience we suggest that the legislation be amended so that women can self-administer in an appropriate non-clinical setting, not just their home.

It's No Life, This Fear' Women's Experiences of Services when in Situations of Family Violence

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Kim Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Family Violence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service System ◽  
Waiting Lists ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Experiences Of Women

This study examines the experiences of women who have been in situations of family violence, and identifies the barriers they faced when seeking assistance from a variety of services. The research aims to contribute to the knowledge base of the health, social welfare, legal and policing services which respond to calls for assistance from women faced with family violence. The service system is varied in how it conceptualizes family violence, and in the aims of the services it provides. The research reports that the service system does not always meet the needs of victim/survivors, and reveals that service providers are often ill equipped to deal with the complexity of violence. Due to the length of waiting lists and the quality of interventions women experienced particular difficulty in accessing advice based services. A number of recommendations are made for improvements in services.

Refugee Women in Serbia – Invisible Victims of War in the Former Yugoslavia

2003 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Nikolic-Ristanovic
Keyword(s):  
Women Refugees ◽  
Former Yugoslavia ◽  
Leaving Home ◽  
The Public ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women And War ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Experiences Of Women

In this paper, I explore the experiences of women who found refuge in Serbia during the war in the former Yugoslavia. I look at the women's experiences of both leaving home and coping with everyday life in refuge. The exploration of refugee women's experiences is mainly based on analyses of their own stories, which I collected while researching women and war. In spite of all the hardship of their lives, refugee women who fled to Serbia have been treated by Western media, the public and aid organizations as ‘UNPEOPLE’ or as non-existent. Making their experiences visible as women, refugees and citizens is the main purpose of this article.

The Housing Needs of Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nickie Charles
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
Housing Needs ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Levels Of Support

ABSTRACTThis article discusses the experiences of women and children who become homeless as a result of domestic violence and assesses the extent to which their need for housing, both temporary and permanent, is being met within Wales. It explores women's experiences of living in and moving on from refuges. Refuge provision in Wales is not sufficient to meet the demand for refuge spaces. However, for those women and children who are accommodated in refuges, the experience is significant in supporting them through a highly stressful period of their lives. This is related to the communal nature of refuge living and the high levels of support from refuge workers and from other women. The availability of suitable and affordable move-on accommodation for women and children leaving refuges is also insufficient to meet need. This results in long stays in refuges for women and children who have been accepted as officially homeless and are waiting to be rehoused by local authorities and may lead to their returning to violent domestic situations. It also exacerbates the shortage of refuge provision for women and children in need of temporary, crisis accommodation. Women and children who have survived domestic violence need access to housing which is safe and affordable where support is available if wished for. These needs are not being met.

Policing Women’s Bodies: Pregnancy, Embodiment, and Gender Relations in Canadian Police Work

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Langan ◽  
Carrie B. Sanders ◽  
Julie Gouweloos
Keyword(s):  
Gender Relations ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Police Work ◽  
Women's Bodies ◽  
Full Inclusion ◽  
Women Police ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Additional Labor ◽  
The Ideal

Despite the influx of women in policing, women continue to face barriers to their full inclusion. In this article, we put women’s bodies at the center of our analysis by theorizing how pregnancy shapes the gendered interactions and experiences of women police at work. Through in-depth, qualitative interviews with 52 Canadian officers, we find that pregnancy frames women’s bodies “out of order” for “police work” and positions women even further from the ideal police body, which is ostensibly male. In response, women engage in myriad strategies to reassert their value as officers, strategies that require women to do additional labor.

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