When Doing Gender in the Joint: Perceptions of Being an Effective Woman Leader in Corrections

With the growth of female corrections executives, further study regarding their experiences in the upper ranks is needed. This study, based on quantitative and qualitative data through firsthand accounts and survey analysis, examined women’s own and others’ perceptions of the women’s experiences as...

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Main Author: Collica-Cox, Kimberly (Author)
Contributors: Schulz, Dorothy
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
In: Women & criminal justice
Year: 2020, Volume: 30, Issue: 6, Pages: 427-444
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Corrections
Jail
Leadership
Management
Prison
Promotion
Upward Mobility
Wardens
Women executives
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Summary:With the growth of female corrections executives, further study regarding their experiences in the upper ranks is needed. This study, based on quantitative and qualitative data through firsthand accounts and survey analysis, examined women’s own and others’ perceptions of the women’s experiences as corrections executives. Participants completed a study-designed questionnaire and individual structured interviews. Despite the field’s male dominance, women found acceptance of their leadership positions among corrections staff. Results indicated that despite instances of gender bias, most departments and their staff members were supportive of women leaders and perceived them to be as capable and as effective as their male counterparts. The study raised an important issue for institutional corrections as to whether the presence of higher-ranking women influences lower-ranking women to consider upward mobility in ways they might not if only men held these positions.
ISSN:1541-0323
DOI:10.1080/08974454.2019.1586028