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Date Added to Site: 26th January 2007 |
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Short Summary
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Diversity and Transformation in the South African Police Service: A Study of Police Perspectives on Race, Gender and the Community in the Johannesburg Policing Area
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Newham, G., Masuku, T. & Dlamini, J. |
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March 2006 |
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The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) |
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What are the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of South African police officers on race and gender? This report aims to investigate how successfully the South African Police Service (SAPS) has been transformed since 1994 towards its objective of racial and gender equity and representation. It shows some evidence that gender dynamics are changing. Policewomen are still a small minority, face particular gender prejudices and challenges in the SAPS, and are still primarily found in administrative and supportive roles. However, most policemen reported they recognised the value that women add to policing. Race remains a salient issue within the organisation. A substantial minority of police felt their colleagues find a mixed-race work environment difficult. Many others reported experiencing racial discrimination. Some racial targeting occurs, particularly of 'foreign-looking' individuals in making arrests. Preferential service for the wealthy was also reported. The report provides the first substantial analysis of what positive changes in organisational culture have taken place. However, it is also important as a baseline for SAPS to measure future studies against.
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