Stereotypes In Law Enforcement

Stereotypes play a huge role in the views of society. Men and women are conditioned by society to act either masculine or feminine, because of the standards that have been set for males and females. The goal of Law Enforcement is to provide services directed toward the enhancement and maintenance of Public Safety in the community. In making sure that the community is being protected, and criminal activity is reduced, it is believed that certain skills are needed. Skills such as physical strength; most women are not physically capable of doing the tasks required. In order to be eligible for a job in Law Enforcement and entrance exam is mandatory. Some departments require the scaling of a 5-6ft solid wall, which requires great upper body strength.