4. How might utilitarianism be used to resolve dilemma 4 (pg. 132 of Jones)? Do you agree with this resolution? Why or why not? The theory of utilitarianism is to maximize benefit rather than judge whether the course of action was right or wrong (Jones, 2005, p. 26). If an action, results in greater good, even if it is morally wrong, can be justified as the correct course of action morally in a broader context (Jones, 2005, p.26). If utilitarianism is used to resolve this dilemma, then the male officers would not be confronted or be guilty of the harassment. The female police officer would then be persuaded by her supervisor to “lighten up” (Jones, 2005, p.132) and to get over the “teasing” in order to avoid conflict. In police subculture,
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First, the positive effects of women in the police force lays upon their higher level of honesty towards excessive force exercised by their peers and lower level of tolerance towards wrongdoings. This higher sense of consciousness towards justice and awareness of ethical issues within the justice system makes female police officers a more ethical, reasonable and fair law enforcement personnel than their male counterparts. The ethical standards of feminine morality allow women to be more understanding and sympathetic towards “criminals.” This sympathy is beneficial to people who are seen as potential criminals to the police. In class, the video of the Baltimore cop comes to show that deviant or street recreation can lead someone to be a potential “criminal of crime.” The hostility of male officers toward “deviant” individuals can make some groups more vulnerable to becoming victimized and labelled. In addition, the excessive force that male officer’s use towards “criminals” are not necessary and unethical. By increasing the number of female officers in the police force, it is the hope of the public that unnecessary force will be greatly eliminated and misconduct will more likely to be honestly …show more content…
As discussed in class, women find it more difficult to integrate themselves into the police subculture in which can be because of two possible reasons. The first reason is that women are seen as less competent by their male colleagues and therefore naturally kept out of the brotherhood and norm. The second reason for why women are less involved in the norm and practices of the police subculture is primarily due to their alienation by the male police officers. Since female officers are kept out of the group by their male colleagues to begin with, women are less restrictive in abiding by the rules of the culture, such as exercising excessive force and to not “rat” someone out for their misconduct. Not being part of the police subculture has definite negative consequences in some aspects. For example, female officers are more likely to be teased or harassed by male police officers because they are not seen as equal to the male officers. Since male and female police officers don’t share the same bond, women can be marginalized by her peers that don’t necessarily share the same ethical values, in which can be quite
First, the positive effects of women in the police force lays upon their higher level of honesty towards excessive force exercised by their peers and lower level of tolerance towards wrongdoings. This higher sense of consciousness towards justice and awareness of ethical issues within the justice system makes female police officers a more ethical, reasonable and fair law enforcement personnel than their male counterparts. The ethical standards of feminine morality allow women to be more understanding and sympathetic towards “criminals.” This sympathy is beneficial to people who are seen as potential criminals to the police. In class, the video of the Baltimore cop comes to show that deviant or street recreation can lead someone to be a potential “criminal of crime.” The hostility of male officers toward “deviant” individuals can make some groups more vulnerable to becoming victimized and labelled. In addition, the excessive force that male officer’s use towards “criminals” are not necessary and unethical. By increasing the number of female officers in the police force, it is the hope of the public that unnecessary force will be greatly eliminated and misconduct will more likely to be honestly …show more content…
As discussed in class, women find it more difficult to integrate themselves into the police subculture in which can be because of two possible reasons. The first reason is that women are seen as less competent by their male colleagues and therefore naturally kept out of the brotherhood and norm. The second reason for why women are less involved in the norm and practices of the police subculture is primarily due to their alienation by the male police officers. Since female officers are kept out of the group by their male colleagues to begin with, women are less restrictive in abiding by the rules of the culture, such as exercising excessive force and to not “rat” someone out for their misconduct. Not being part of the police subculture has definite negative consequences in some aspects. For example, female officers are more likely to be teased or harassed by male police officers because they are not seen as equal to the male officers. Since male and female police officers don’t share the same bond, women can be marginalized by her peers that don’t necessarily share the same ethical values, in which can be quite