Gender Dynamics and Role Performance among Female Police Officers in Kwara State Police Command, Ilorin

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dc.contributor.authorAbdullahi Kayode Ibrahim,
dc.contributor.authorFalilat Seun Kadiri
dc.contributor.authorAbubakar Abdulsalami
dc.contributor.authorPopoola Abiola Oluwagbemiga
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-18T17:18:13Z
dc.date.available2026-04-18T17:18:13Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractDiscrimination against female gender is a universal phenomenon and it is more evident in Africa particularly Nigeria. The female gender is being stereotyped in almost all facets of human life including the police force. The disparity in career opportunities, promotions, and workload distribution between genders is troubling and demoralizing for women, especially among female police officers. Because of its historically unequal representation of men and women, the police profession is deeply patriarchal and male dominated. Women are still underrepresented in the Nigerian Police, despite the country's policy of making reservation for them. As a result, this study examined gender dynamics and role performance among female police officers in Kwara State, Nigeria. The Radical Feminist Theory and Liberal Feminism constitute the theoretical framework for the study. Descriptive design was adopted and 50 female officers, ranging in rank from corporal to chief inspector were purposively selected from the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ilorin, Kwara State. Data were gathered using questionnaire while analysis was done using descriptive statistics, including percentages, frequency counts, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the various gender relations experience of female police officers in the Kwara State include sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation and lack of respect. The study recommends that Police departments should establish mandatory training programs focused on gender sensitivity, diversity, and inclusion, while efforts should be made to create support networks, mentorship programs, and flexible work arrangements for female police personnel
dc.identifier.issn2786-9709
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/17346
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Gusau
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 4 (3); 54-79
dc.subjectCareer Progression
dc.subjectFemale officer
dc.subjectGender Dynamics
dc.subjectGender Gap
dc.subjectPolice Force
dc.titleGender Dynamics and Role Performance among Female Police Officers in Kwara State Police Command, Ilorin
dc.typeArticle

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