Abstract

Female correctional staff face multiple challenges when working in a male prison environment. Perceptions of competence and gendered divisions of labor are prevalent in the negotiated order of a prison. Sexuality is a dynamic that is irrelevant to the demands of a correctional officer yet a significant identity to be managed and negotiated in interactions with both colleagues and prisoners. This study adopts an auto ethnographic approach to highlight discrimination in prison officer occupational culture. Drawing upon personal narratives whilst working in an adult male prison in England, lived experiences of homophobia and sexism are presented to identify the challenges faced as a gay female prison officer. Themes of sexual objectification, homophobia and workplace incivility identify failings within the English prison service in supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity.

摘要

在男性监狱环境中工作时，女性惩教人员面临多重挑战。在监狱的协商秩序中普遍存在对能力和性别分工的看法。性是一种动态，与惩教人员的要求无关，但在与同事和囚犯的互动中需要管理和协商的重要身份。本研究采用自动民族志方法来突出监狱官员职业文化中的歧视。根据在英格兰成年男性监狱工作期间的个人叙述，呈现了同性恋恐惧症和性别歧视的生活经历，以确定作为同性恋女监狱官员所面临的挑战。性客观化的主题，