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Which statement is true about the early involvement of women in policing?

A. Prior to the appointment of the first policewoman in the early twentieth century, police departments did not employ women, other than occasionally to work as cleaners or secretaries.

B. Early policewomen primarily worked with women and children, rather than providing the same types of police services as officers who were men.

C. Although police departments started employing policewomen in the early twentieth century, it was not until the 1960s that women began to hold higher-ranked administrative positions in policing.

D. The movement to involve women in policing was a fairly isolated phenomenon, as women generally only worked in low-status non-professional fields.



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Women's early involvement in policing started in the early 20th century, focusing on women and children initially, leading to more significant roles by the 1960s.


Explanation:

Early involvement of women in policing began in the early twentieth century, where policewomen initially focused on working with women and children. Over time, women started to take on higher-ranked administrative positions in policing, with more opportunities emerging by the 1960s. This movement was part of a broader cultural shift that allowed women to work outside the home and engage in various professional roles.


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