Law and Legislation: Women Communication Challenges in Masculine Professions
Disciplines
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication | Law and Gender | Women's Studies
Abstract (300 words maximum)
This study focuses on life experiences and levels of communication of women employed in predominantly and traditionally masculine professions, more specifically within the different levels of law and law enforcement. Law enforcement is dominated by men, and therefore presents challenges for women once they become involved. Research methods adopted include a combination of literature reviews and qualitative surveys and interviews from a diverse group of women. These women are employed within different levels of law enforcement in order to dive more in depth of communication challenges between these women and their male counterparts. Their experiences allows for a deeper study into advice and mentorship between experienced women and those wanting to enter this field as well as insight as to how these women assimilate into a predominantly masculine profession and their solutions to better communicate within this profession.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
RCHSS - Communication & Media
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Robin Mathis
Law and Legislation: Women Communication Challenges in Masculine Professions
This study focuses on life experiences and levels of communication of women employed in predominantly and traditionally masculine professions, more specifically within the different levels of law and law enforcement. Law enforcement is dominated by men, and therefore presents challenges for women once they become involved. Research methods adopted include a combination of literature reviews and qualitative surveys and interviews from a diverse group of women. These women are employed within different levels of law enforcement in order to dive more in depth of communication challenges between these women and their male counterparts. Their experiences allows for a deeper study into advice and mentorship between experienced women and those wanting to enter this field as well as insight as to how these women assimilate into a predominantly masculine profession and their solutions to better communicate within this profession.