Stereotypes of Women Professionals in Criminal Justice
People in today's society tend to be fascinated by criminal justice, corrections, and the legal system. Unfortunately, popular culture (e.g., music, television, news, books) often perpetuates stereotypes and has skewed perceptions of certain minority groups, including women. These stereotypes present challenges for women professionals in criminal justice.
For this Assignment, you analyze possible stereotypes of women professionals in criminal justice. Consider how women professionals in criminal justice may address challenges related to those stereotypes.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
Explain at least three stereotypes related to women professionals in criminal justice.
Explain how each stereotype may have come to exist.
Explain possible challenges women professionals in criminal justice may face because of the stereotypes you identified.
Explain how women professionals in criminal justice might address the challenges you identified.