Women have not achieved equality with men within criminal justice occupations. In the case of police officers, skills such a problem solving and relational skills are considered to be feminine whereas toughness and physical aggression are considered masculine and therefore more favorable (Renzetti., et al., 2012., p. 266). Sexual harassment is still very prevalent for female officers and discrimination when they become pregnant is still in practice (Renzetti., et al., 2012., p. 267). Women also number less as judges and attorneys and only four women have served on the Supreme Court in it's history (Renzetti., et al., 2012., p. 269). It shows that women have made many advances, but still struggle to find equality and respect among their male
