Workplace Experiences of Lesbian and Bisexual Female Police Officers in the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

Giwa, Sulaimon; Colvin, Roddrick A.; Ricciardelli, Rosemary; Warren, Amanda P.

doi:10.1080/08974454.2021.1962480

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“…There was a predominance of studies from the United States (n = 9) (38-42, 53, 55, 57, 58), with the remaining from the United Kingdom (n = 6) (43,45,47,48,54,56), Canada (n = 4) (44, 50-52) Australia (n = 1) (49), and South Africa (n = 1) (46) (Table 1). Using CASP tools, the quality of seven articles was rated as moderate (40,44,45,50,51,54,57), and the remaining fourteen articles were rated as high (Table S1, Additional File) Exploring health and wellbeing dimensions:…”

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“…Navigating peer acceptance was reported as central to health and wellbeing but was described to be a complex process in policing (40,51,53,55). Often, acceptance from team members for female police o cers was noted to depend on certain factors, such as taking leadership initiatives around diversity and inclusion, past performance, or even sexual preference (See Table 2).…”

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“…This could be internalised by women leading to perceiving themselves as less competent than their male counterparts in terms of belonging and dignity (45,47,52,56). Female police o cers also reported dilemmas in navigating rigid gender norms associated with both masculinity and femininity, struggling to relate comfortably to these traditional gender roles (51,53). A sense of vulnerability also led female o cers adopting various coping mechanisms (See Table 2)…”

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“…While it was not feasible to address any potential aws in the design and execution of the primary studies (80, 81), the incorporation of ndings obtained through various analytical techniques may be perceived as a constraint in this study. One potential limitation of this review is the small sample size of certain included studies (43,45,46,(51)(52)(53), which may limit the generalisability of the ndings beyond the speci c contexts examined. The restricted number of participants in individual studies could constrain the range of perspectives represented, potentially impacting the depth and comprehensiveness of the data analysis.…”

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“…Simple small things, [such as] doing an alarm -that's a call we do 10 times a day." -Female(51). the feminine side, but I can hold my own."…”

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Understanding the Interplay between Organisational Injustice and the Health and Wellbeing of Female Police Officers: A Meta-Ethnography

Illias,

Riach,

Demou

2023

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Background: Female police officers are reported to encounter more bias, discriminatory practices, and inadequate support than their male counterparts and experience poorer health outcomes. This meta-ethnographic review looks beyond individual responsibilities to consider what aspects of policing and how they impact the health and well-being of female police officers.Methods: Primary qualitative and mixed method studies published between 2000 and 2022 were included. A total of ten databases were searched using terms related to health, wellbeing, females, police, and qualitative research. In total, twenty-one papers met the inclusion criteria. A seven-phase inductive and interpretative meta-ethnographic technique was employed to synthesise, analyse, and interpret the data.Results: The data analysis revealed a distinct outcome that demonstrated a strong relationship and substantial impacts of organisational injustice on the health and well-being of female police officers. Our findings showed that organisational injustice, encompassing procedural, relational, distributive, and gendered injustice, significantly influences the health and well-being of female officers. Impacts on mental health were commonly referred, followed by aspects influencing social health, workplace wellbeing, and physical health. Moreover, the effects of these four forms of organisational injustice and the associated cultural, systemic, and structural risk factors extend beyond the immediate health and wellbeing impacts on the individual female officer through impeding other aspects of their work life, such as career progression and work-life balance, that can further impact long-term health and well-being.Conclusion: This review highlights the importance of addressing organisational injustice and the cultural, systemic, and structural risk factors within policing to promote healthier and more inclusive workforces for female officers. Policymakers and practitioners should critically examine policies and practices that may appear gender neutral but disproportionately impact women, affecting the health and well-being of female police officers. By addressing these issues, transformative action can be taken to create safer, more supportive, and healthier working environments for female police officers.

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“…Simple small things, [such as] doing an alarm -that's a call we do 10 times a day." -Female(51). the feminine side, but I can hold my own."…”

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2023

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LGBTQ+ officers in US federal service: an examination of workplace inclusion and experiencing sex-based discrimination

Yu,

Lee

2023

Policing and Society

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LGBTQ+ in workplace: a systematic review and reconsideration

Maji

Yadav

Gupta

2023

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PurposeThe inclusion of LGBTQ + persons (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and having other sexual orientations and gender identities) is a crucial step in improving gender diversity in the workplace; however, till date, it remains a significant challenge for human resource management professionals. The current study critically examines this issue of an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ + people through a systematic review of the existing research that has empirically studied their experiences at the workplace. It also examines the resistance and challenges organizations face in LGBTQ + diversity training and provides future research avenues.Design/methodology/approachFor systematically reviewing the literature, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) model has been used. A total of 101 empirical studies have been reviewed.FindingsThe result shows that LGBTQ + people encounter multiple negative workplace experiences, including proximal (hiring discrimination and housing discrimination) and distal workplace discrimination (unsafe work climate, microaggressions and harassment). These aversive experiences lead to work stress while also mandating that people manage their sexual identity and style of dressing. This stress, in turn, impacts their work–family outcomes, job satisfaction and decision-making with regard to their careers.Originality/valueThe paper provides a holistic understanding of the aversive workplace experiences encountered by sexual minorities.

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Workplace Experiences of Lesbian and Bisexual Female Police Officers in the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

Cited by 5 publications

References 46 publications

Understanding the Interplay between Organisational Injustice and the Health and Wellbeing of Female Police Officers: A Meta-Ethnography

Understanding the Interplay between Organisational Injustice and the Health and Wellbeing of Female Police Officers: A Meta-Ethnography

LGBTQ+ officers in US federal service: an examination of workplace inclusion and experiencing sex-based discrimination

LGBTQ+ in workplace: a systematic review and reconsideration

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