Women police officers are a force to reckon with, as they break gender stereotypes and carve a niche for themselves with their strong personalities. Indian women are breaking stereotypes and flipping the gender scales wherever they go. Public transport drivers, jockeys, sportswomen, business entrepreneurs, bike riders – they’re challenging patriarchy and proving that they too can join spaces previously dominated by men.
Women in the police force of India are no exception either. Every day, they battle gender restraints, lack of proper training and recruitment facilities, and the evil face of patriarchy. And yet, the 1 lakh-strong women police force know that they’re paving the way for more success and inspiring other women to join the force.
Even before independence, women have always been a part of the police force.
The first ever woman police officer in India was recruited to....
