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Breaking the Brass Ceiling: Women Police Chiefs and Their Paths to the Top,Used
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Constituting fewer than 15% of the nation's police officers, women have found it especially difficult to rise through the ranks and achieve higher posts. Here, those few women who have made it to the topabout 1% of the chiefs and sheriffs in American policingshare their stories and describe the challenges they faced as they rose to their positions. Each of the chiefs compted for their offices with other candidates, almost always male. The sheriffsvirtually all elected officials came under even closer scrutiny. While few in number, these top cops illustrate the emergence of women as more than token leaders of American sheriff and police departments. They are unique groundbreakers who have managed to breach the brass ceiling.Here is the fascinating story of how individual women are setting a pace for other women in one of the most maledominated public service fields in America, second only behind firefighting in its image as a place where few women have successfully negotiated careers to the top. Who are these women, and how did they earn the top spot? Are they nontraditional women, or women in nontraditional positions? Do they share common characteristics in terms of family backgrounds, race, ethnicity, age, or marital status? To what do they attribute their success in the face of overwhelming obstacles? How can their experiences with education, careers, service, and assignments help other women achieve similar success in this field or in others? Schulz answers these questions as she vividly recounts the paths to the top for these determined and exceptional women.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Breaking the Brass Ceiling'? A: The book focuses on the experiences of women police chiefs and sheriffs in the U.S., highlighting their challenges and paths to leadership in a male-dominated field.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Breaking the Brass Ceiling'? A: The author of the book is Dorothy M. Schulz.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 260 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Breaking the Brass Ceiling' published? A: The book was published on November 30, 2004.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth insights and analysis that can be valuable for academic studies in law enforcement and gender studies.
- Q: What challenges do the women in the book face? A: The women in the book face significant challenges including gender discrimination, competition with male candidates, and societal expectations.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories? A: Yes, the book includes personal stories and experiences from women who have successfully risen to top positions in law enforcement.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the unique challenges women face in law enforcement and gain inspiration from their journeys and successes.
- Q: Is 'Breaking the Brass Ceiling' available in digital format? A: The availability of digital formats may vary; please check with the retailer for eBook options.