Policewomen who made history : breaking through the ranks /
Robert L. Snow.
- Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2010.
- xi, 195 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The moment -- History of women in policing, 1845-1968 -- Motivations -- Car 47 -- Reaction to the advancement of policewomen -- Heroines in the struggle for equality -- Policewomen after Car 47 -- Strain on relationships -- The supreme sacrifice -- Womenin other public safety jobs -- Policewomen today and tomorrow.
A history of women in policing describes the challenges and barriers faced by women as they sought to enter a field traditionally reserved for men.
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