WONDER WOMAN: WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

ABSTRACT : This paper examined women’s experiences and perceptions of women in law enforcement in Davao City. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used in the study’s online questionnaire to the respondents and in surveying the target number of respondents. There are two hundred (200) respondents to this study, and the respondents are women in law enforcement in Davao City. The researchers also included wonder woman which symbolizes how women lead, value justice, and empower women. The findings of this study revealed that the level of perception of women in law enforcement is often manifested. In addition, there is no statistically significant difference between the indicators and the profile of the respondents. The Feminist theory by Wollstonecraft in 1972 anchored the study which promotes the individualism and self-development of all women. Therefore, women achieved greater opportunities even in a male-dominated workplace also, the researchers concluded that women in law enforcement give more opportunities to the next generation of female officers. The researchers recommend that the Philippine National Police should support women’s advancement and mentoring programs to further enhance the leadership role of every woman in the law enforcement field.

KEYWORDS:descriptive survey method, feminism, feminist theory, law enforcement, wonder woman, women.