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Abstract
More women than ever are present today in correctional occupations. Women have been promoted to higher ranks, in part due to structural changes that have granted women legitimate access to promotion. However, attitudes, training, working environment, and social dynamics remain laden with gender barriers for women in correctional occupations. This article examines gender barriers for women in parole. The study uses semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of female parole agents hired between 1960 and 2003 in California. Common themes include subjects' perceived obstacles and the limited presence of women in administrative positions. The results suggest an adjustment typology which included overcompensation, reinforcement of feminine stereotypes, and political correctness. The results suggest policy implications and directions for future research.
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